Expiration

[workinforwood]

I received feedback that I can pick up alumilite direct at the factory. 10 gallons is $550, that's a better savings over 2 gallons at $160. Would that expire before I ever used it?

 

[Glass Scratcher]

I think they say in the literature that is has a 6 month shelf life if stored in a cool invironment.

I have used some of the alumilite regular(white) that was opened but 18months to 2yrs old, and it worked fine. You just had to shake the hootie-hoo out of both sides before trying to use it.

Curtis or Mike would have a better answer.

 

[wolftat]

So you are saying that I am paying $250 extra for putting it in a box?

 

[Modelmaker]

I'm currently using up some "old stock" of alumilite here at work. it's about 3 years old. Works fine, just takes a little longer to cure.

 

[Russianwolf]

wonder if it's 2 5gal buckets, which can be harder to handle than the 1 gal cans.

before shipping, Silmar over at Mr. Fiberglass would only save $64 that way.

 

[Modelmaker]

they come in "cubes" 2 5gallon ones they have spout valves on them.
I would reccommed getting some of the empty alumilite bottles. They are only a dollar apiece and are worth it.
They don't show the bottles on their site, but ask Carol, and she'll set you up.

 

[workinforwood]

Great info, thanks guys. I'll start saving my money and go for the 5 gallon deal. It's an expensive start, but over time it's a heck of a savings...that's like getting 3 gallons free. I wonder how much it takes to buy it cheaper than PR..maybe a 48 foot 2 section tanker truck full? hehe. I'll take 8000 gallons please.

 

[Modelmaker]

They do have rail cars available.
The most I ever bought at once was the 55 gallon drums. Now that was fun.

 

[MesquiteMan]

I buy it by the 5 gallon set and have yet to have any go bad.

 

[cozee]

I have found a source for clear urethane resin in 55 gallon drums that end up costing around $33 a gallon. PR works out to be around $17 a gallon. Of course shipping truck freight is extra. Thankfully I can drive to pick it up, which would add about an extra $1.50-$2 a gallon.

 

[TowMater]

Greg,

I wonder if this can be shipped via UPS in 1 gallon containers?

I'm thinking along the lines of group buy, would you be interested in checking in to/running something like this?

 

[workinforwood]

I can find out when I have my money together. Maybe she'll sell me 1 gallon kits at the 5 gallon price if I buy one or more 5 gallon kits worth. It can ship by anyone, as it isn't hazmat. Wouldn't be any problem at all to pick up an entire pallet of gallons, or whatever, since I have a tractor trailer and a lift gate.

 

[cozee]

Gunny, I'd consider it but don't have the time right now. Perhaps after the holidays are over! I am definitely going to get a drum of PR!

 

[TowMater]

I only made it to Corporal!

Course I wasn't in for 12-15 years either!