mek v's acetone ?

[chadwigs]

can mek (not mekp) be subsituted for acetone or at least as a clean up agent to clean spray equipment etc as i can get mek cheap

 

[chadwigs]

Re: mek v's acetone ?

sorry was a lil vague there i mean in to relation of resins etc

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: mek v's acetone ?

Both pretty nasty and you need to protect your lungs at all times when exposed to them.
This will help you in your search for knowledge

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=26941

 

[BWT]

Re: mek v's acetone ?

Regular Mek (NOT Mek-p) can be used as a thinner for gelcoat when spraying; for this both acetone and mek will work. Personally I thin my gel with Duratec. But each person has their own recipe for what works for them. As far as cleanup, I strictly use acetone.

When looking to use a thinner for poly/laminating resin (to be used with fiberglass) I personally would not recommend doing this. If you need a thin resin for wetting out try using a different brand of resin (some are pretty thin out of the can), warming the resin a little (but be prepared to work faster) or try a vinylester resin.

Hope this helps!

~BWT

 

[chadwigs]

Re: mek v's acetone ?

WOW
Cheers Wood & BWT it seems i can use the MEK, but i "do" have the appropriate BA (breathing apparatus) and can appropriate the MEK free from work thanx for your speedy reponse
Chadwigs

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: mek v's acetone ?

can mek (not mekp) be subsituted for acetone or at least as a clean up agent to clean spray equipment etc as i can get mek cheap

As far as I know .. nothing will flush like acetone ..

So Yes ... and no .. Mek is a solvent agreed.

Free MEK is good for a flush .. but not a final flush-out IMHO .. Acetone would be my final flush ..

YD.

 

[chadwigs]

Re: mek v's acetone ?

tannks YD was intending to use MEK as clean up only finishing off with acetone as you suggest, but see the mek as a money saver so to speak