Acryl-R storage

Dan S · 07-04-2007, 07:44 PM

I just applied some Acryl-R and need to know how best to store it? Should I remove the pump applicator and if so, what do I do with all the goop in the applicator and does it need to be flushed clean prior to putting away?

thx

**CanoeStream** · 07-04-2007, 07:56 PM

Where's Lewster in his voyages...

2airishuman · 07-04-2007, 09:15 PM

hi dan...

i've stored acryl-r up to a year in the applicator and without ill effects...

a 'skin' forms on the surface but the applicator empties from the bottom...

a small wire is inserted in the tip/end and seals the tube.

i place the entire thing in a zip lock bag...a year later and still flows fine.

reads like you have a full can with the separate pump head?

the BEST storage is really to remove the pump head and screw the can lid back on.

the head can be cleaned easily with lacquer/paint thinner or mineral spirits...

even old dry hard acryl-r will dissolve in thinner and with time.

cheers
2air'

62overlander · 12-10-2007, 08:01 PM

Can you tell me a little more on how to apply the acryl r? I have bought it and the applicator but have not tried it yet. Does it spray out in a stream? Do I need to tape the seam or is it easy to control?
2 air I read as much searched info on acryl r and have not had these questions answered.

2airishuman · 12-10-2007, 08:26 PM

no masking needed.

clean the crack or gap or space to be sealed...

fill the tank or screw the triggle/handle/head thing, into the can...

squeeze the trigger a few times (remove the wire plug for the head)

a pencil lead sized (1-2 mm) stream of stuff will appear.

run the stream of goo along the crack/gap/space....

IF you screw up wipe it all off with a solvent rag and start over....

this tiny stream, via capillary action is pulled partially into the seam gap...

as it dries the bead collapses naturally...

so once dry it looks like a professional 'pin striped silver' along the tiny cracks...

cheers
2air'

i'm sure someone with LOADS of expertise has posted better instructions and even pics somewhere here...

but searching is so overrated.

62overlander · 12-11-2007, 06:42 AM

2 Air, Thank you that was so quick and easy. I did read up about the stuff, but did not find that kind of concise explanation. PS Any time you want to "recommend" any more you tube of the boys, feel free.