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rellfale dye enters the wood where the standard varnish bas failed.
The Epon resin finish flexes and remains not only unbroken, but even uncracked.
Y o u CAN EASILY M A K E t h i s simple dowel test yourself! The S e t - U p . Coat two hardwood dowels with a standard brand of varnish. C o a t a n o t h e r pair with an E p o n resin-based finish. Age them, if y o u wish, to develop t h e m a x i m u m brittleness. N o w strike t h e m together, j u s t as hard as y o u can. When you have done y o u r worst, r u b a ' 'telltale' ' dye over the surfaces. The Result. T h e s t a n d a r d varnish cracks and flakes . . . as emphasized by t h e d y e p e n e t r a t i o n into t h e wood. T h e E p o n resin finish follows the dented surface without any sign of chipping, flaking or dye penetration. The R e a s o n : The E p o n Resin molecule is an entirely new class of polymer with evenly spaced reactive groups which permit it t o cure to a flexible film. Also, its polar n a t u r e contributes outstanding adhesion. As a plus value, Epon resins h a v e excellent resistance t o detergents, caustic and m a n y acids. Write to your nearest Shell Chemical office for more information and samples. VOLUME
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