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Shelf life
Posted by: Tom Nair (---.sjo1-4-4-016-202.sjo1.dsl-verizon.net)
Date: March 29, 2005 12:15AM

I was wondering what the shelf life is for flex coat high build. I have about three quarters left in each bottle. The bottles have yorker caps that snap on. Thanks Tom

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Re: Shelf life
Posted by: Randy Parpart (Putter) (---.nccray.com)
Date: March 29, 2005 02:40AM

I've had the same bottles of rod finish for over 15 years; had to nuke the hardener a few times (or was it the resin?) because it honeycombed on me. I think it'll last a long, long time.

Putter
Williston, ND

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Re: Shelf life
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: March 29, 2005 08:14AM

There is no appreciable shelf life. The stuff will remain good far longer than you will.

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Re: Shelf life
Posted by: josh kantrowitz (63.117.201.---)
Date: March 29, 2005 03:16PM

i have always been nervous to use older flex coat to finish wraps, i usually use it to glue grips, but you guys are saying it is fine?

when flex coat crystalizes in the container is heating it your best option?
and if so...what is the best method to heat is up....

jk

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Re: Shelf life
Posted by: Randy Parpart (Putter) (---.nccray.com)
Date: March 29, 2005 07:00PM

You can put the container in really hot water until it liquifies or you can "nuke" it in short, 10 second bursts until the same thing happens. I've always nuked it in my wife's microwave, but I just like to watch her squirm, too. :>) Be sure and leave the container open so there's no pressure build up...

Putter
Williston, ND

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