Fiberglass and the resin smell

[haydenlake 0]

Okay, sorry I can't upload pics of my fiberglass project right now (I'll try later) but I had a question.

The situation

-didn't use enough hardner on the fleece and it was still gooey when I came back 24 hrs later.

-I tried just smearing plain hardner on the sticky resin and that seemed to work okay

-then I made my next batch of resin pretty hot (meaning lots of hardner) and layed two layers of 1.5oz. Now the fiberglass is as stiff as normal and when I stick my hand in the box and move it around I don't get anything wet or sticky, but its still smells like resin really bad (its been dry for 20 hrs)

The questions: "how long does resin continue to smell."

"Does a completely dry and finished fiberglass box smell at all?

If I use some milkshake and run it around on the inside would this help seal my problem?

"Do the vapors of resin deteriorate rubbers and other foams like those of silicone" Meaning I shouldn't even mount my sub if it still smells right?

Thanks guys, pics soon I promise

b

[ngsm13 1]

A while...

NG

[ANeonRider 3]

At least a cpl weeks...

[haydenlake 0]

At least a cpl weeks...

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Thanks, but does that mean I shouldn't mount my sub until the smell is gone? Do you know if resin/fiberglass vapors are harmful to the sub (I ask bc people say don't mount a sub until the silicone is dry etc.)

thanks,

b

[CBFryman 2]

depends, the vapors may or may not be harmful depending on the rubber used most rubbers today used on drivers are no longer harmed by silicone vapors and the foam ones are treated with certian chemicals that make them resistant to deterioration. but to be safe light the fumeso n fire...lol oh i mean to have fun...

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Even cured, there will still be a distinct smell. The problem with the silicone was the gases it gave off WHILE CURING. The resin may have a similar effect, but if it is NOT giving off heat anymore, then it is cured and I doubt you'll have to worry about it.