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						  Even in Central Florida we have some cool Winter 
						days, especially in the early morning hours. The 
						published set and cure times for Aerospace Grade Epoxies 
						like Aeropoxy and Vpoxy are based on 77°F. 
						
						  For a 
						hand mixed batch (no nozzle), work on scraps of card 
						stock and apply some external warmth with a modeling 
						heat gun. This accelerates the exothermic chemical 
						reaction. 
						
						  If 
						the epoxy is applied with a mix nozzle, warm the glue 
						joint with the heat gun set on "low" power to get things 
						going. Multiple flashes with the heat gun (on low) while 
						the glue is progressing will reduce the total set and 
						cure time.  Just be careful to not damage the 
						composite structure and paint with too much heat.  
						We prefer to not mix epoxies in wax coated paper cups, 
						especially if external heat is going to be applied.  |