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LS HiBuild
Posted by:
Quintin George
(65.200.38.---)
Date: July 20, 2005 03:28PM
First time using HiBuild and unsure if I mixed proper quantities as it is slooow to set (research on the old postings here leads me to rule out humidity)
After 12 hours (8am) the leftover in the mixing cup was still flowing - finish on rod was tacky. Can I just apply a properly mixed second coat? Or do I have to wait a few days... Re: LS HiBuild
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: July 20, 2005 03:56PM
12 hours is not long enough for the finish to harden. I would wait between 24-48 hours and if it is tacky, CAREFULLY measure and thorouhly mix another batch anf simply go over it. You should be fine.
Mike Re: LS HiBuild
Posted by:
Stan Grace
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Date: July 20, 2005 04:38PM
While the LS finish may not harden in twelve hours it shouldn't be flowing. I suspect your mixture wasn't 50/50 but as Mike says wait a bit longer and if the finish remains tacky apply a properly mixed second coat. Stan Grace Helena, MT "Our best is none too good" Re: LS HiBuild
Posted by:
Anonymous User
(Moderator)
Date: July 20, 2005 04:56PM
The Supreme epoxies have very long pot life and may still be a tackly or even soft for several hours after first mixing. Give it a full 24 hours before you even think about anything being wrong.
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Posted by:
Quintin George
(---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: July 20, 2005 07:36PM
OK so it appears from the bottles that I may have forgetten to put the resin in the mix.
Should I hit it with some denatured to clean off, and then a proper coat? Or just take it all off and re-wrap? Too much time off I guess.... Re: LS HiBuild
Posted by:
Anonymous User
(Moderator)
Date: July 20, 2005 10:14PM
If you didn't get both parts, or used a double helping of the same part, you can probably just wipe it off with a gloved finger (latex type gloves would be good for this). Then recoat with a properly mixed batch. I don't think you'll have to strip the wraps and start over.
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Posted by:
Raymond Adams
(---.hsd1.ca.comcast.net)
Date: July 20, 2005 10:24PM
Sounds like another sufferer of the dreaded "A" disease. LOL
Been there, done that! Good Luck Raymond Adams Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it.. Re: LS HiBuild
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.250.36.81.Dial1.Weehawken1.Level3.net)
Date: July 20, 2005 11:08PM
If you are ever unsure if you mixed it right -- throw it out and remix, you will be better off. Re: LS HiBuild
Posted by:
Billy Vivona
(---.nycmny.east.verizon.net)
Date: July 20, 2005 11:34PM
How would he throw it out 12 hours after realizing he might have mixed wrong parts?
QHG - WHOOOPS!! lol. WHat rod did you make this Boo-Boo on? Re: LS HiBuild
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.250.36.81.Dial1.Weehawken1.Level3.net)
Date: July 20, 2005 11:54PM
Before it is put on If at all unsure I mixed a cup once and then was unsure if I had put in both parts, so I remixed. Better to be safe Re: LS HiBuild
Posted by:
Anonymous User
(Moderator)
Date: July 21, 2005 08:41AM
Another way to tell is to keep a close eye on the level of the resin and hardener still in the bottles. They should be pretty close to even at all times. If one suddenly drops far below the other, chances are you've added two doses of the same one.
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Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.cvx.algx.net)
Date: July 21, 2005 08:54AM
I mark the syringes A to A and a B to B with a perminent marker Re: LS HiBuild - No Cure for Dumb
Posted by:
Quintin George
(65.200.38.---)
Date: July 21, 2005 10:30AM
XL,
Lami 8.5' 2H Perigee spinner for chucking 3/4oz poppers at stripers and blues. I planed on taking it to Fishers Island with me today to fish from the beach with kids... Taking next week off - will be fishing the race every night - just not with a gold speckled green rod! Q ...no cure for dumb. Re: LS HiBuild
Posted by:
Billy Vivona
(4.43.114.---)
Date: July 21, 2005 10:56AM
That's not a rod you wanna be screwing up. I've got a PLB841L, I've seen a few others guys use for light plugging as you plan to. Absolutely sweet, too bad there wasn't enouhg demand, as these are really unique graphite blanks with great action, and a gorgeous finish.
Enjoy your week off, send me a few pics if you find an extra set of hands to handle a camera. Re: LS HiBuild
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.cvx.algx.net)
Date: July 21, 2005 11:12AM
What is wrong with gold speckled green ?? Re: LS HiBuild
Posted by:
Billy Vivona
(4.43.114.---)
Date: July 21, 2005 12:07PM
I don't see where anyone said anything is wrong with it, it's a gorgeous finish even though Green reminds me of puke. Q said the rod won't be going with him since he hacked it up on the finish. not dumb..easy to do
Posted by:
Harv Gorton
(---.penn.com)
Date: July 21, 2005 12:14PM
I have changed my technique...after I put part "A"of the finish into the mixing cup, I put that bottle a long ARM"S LENGTH away when I set it down so I don't accidently pick that bottle up again..... Re: LS HiBuild
Posted by:
Billy Vivona
(4.43.114.---)
Date: July 21, 2005 01:36PM
What I do is keep the syringes in the cap of each bottle (I store them this way, much easier, cleaner, no waste, no clean-up). I pull out BOTH parts before putting either into teh mixing cup. No mistakes at all like this, since I can easily tell which part was shot into teh mix cup by seeing which sringe is empty, and which is full. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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