Is there any way to neutralize the smell of two part epoxy after it dries. I glued some items together five days ago and they are still smelling up the hobby room. I used JB Welds epoxy if that helps.
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It just takes awhile to fully gas off and the smell go away. It should be better after 10-14 days.
I use a different brand of epoxy and have never noted an odor when mixing it or after it cures.
MELGAR
How much JB Weld did you use? I typically use JB-Kwik, and I only mix enough for a single repair at a time. However, I've never noticed any objectionable order even an hour or two after using it, even if I do several batches for multiple repairs.
Did you use the JB weld brand clear epoxy? ……if so, that stuff is horrible!!….not only does it stink the high heavens, the two batches I tried never cured completely!!…..sorry, but it sounds like a do-over is in order…….Devcon brand is the best IMO, ……dries solid, outgases in 24HRS…..
Pat
The regular two part stinks to high heaven. I've had the same problem with the out-gassing for weeks after. I mixed some a few weeks ago out in my garage and the CEO immediately complained about the stink.
I'll have to try the JB-Kwik next time.
I used the clear color epoxy. I should use the Devcon in the future. I have tried scrubbing the items with white vinegar and it helped a little. Thanks for the help.
@harmonyards posted:Did you use the JB weld brand clear epoxy? ……if so, that stuff is horrible!!….not only does it stink the high heavens, the two batches I tried never cured completely!!…..sorry, but it sounds like a do-over is in order…….Devcon brand is the best IMO, ……dries solid, outgases in 24HRS…..
Pat
Which one do you use Pat?
@RSJB18 posted:Which one do you use Pat?
Both, ….I keep the 5 minute handy for small jobs, and the longer wait stuff for coal loads in tenders, etc, etc,….the Devcon brand is to the minute…..if you’re not using the speedy set in under 5 minutes, you’re SOL,….itll lock up quick…..😁
Pat
I love using Devcon two-part epoxy (nearly clear) and it smells like peanuts or peanut butter when it cures, which I actually enjoy!
The sense of smell is an odd and undependable thing, I have always thought.
I never notice any "epoxy smell" (JB Weld), other than when I'm mixing it, and that is mild and inoffensive.
@harmonyards posted:Did you use the JB weld brand clear epoxy? ……if so, that stuff is horrible!!….not only does it stink the high heavens, the two batches I tried never cured completely!!…..sorry, but it sounds like a do-over is in order…….Devcon brand is the best IMO, ……dries solid, outgases in 24HRS…..
I've never tried JB-Weld clear. However, I've been using JB-Weld and JB-Kwik for longer than I can remember, and they've never failed to cure properly.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:I've never tried JB-Weld clear. However, I've been using JB-Weld and JB-Kwik for longer than I can remember, and they've never failed to cure properly.
Same here, the JB weld clear epoxy is pretty horrible,….be thankful you’ve avoided it for whatever the reason…….😉
Pat
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@harmonyards posted:Both, ….I keep the 5 minute handy for small jobs, and the longer wait stuff for coal loads in tenders, etc, etc,….the Devcon brand is to the minute…..if you’re not using the speedy set in under 5 minutes, you’re SOL,….itll lock up quick…..😁
FWIW, the Devcon epoxy isn't exactly "sweet smelling" as it sets either. 
One thing I like about JB-Weld or JB-Kwik is that it seems to have a pretty long shelf life. I've used stuff a few years old, and it worked as well as when it was new. Most Epoxy products degrade pretty rapidly on the shelf.
