Thread Master - 1 or 2 coats?
Posted by:
Leon Mack
(---.san.res.rr.com) Date: February 19, 2006 07:12PM
First time trying Thread Master. It is thicker than I am used to (FC Lite). On this thicker-type thread finish are most people putting 1 or 2 coats?
Re: Thread Master - 1 or 2 coats?
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.nap.wideopenwest.com) Date: February 19, 2006 07:26PM
Leon, Whatever works for you! Everyone's preferences are different. I use two coats while some might get it done with one on light rods.
Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!
Re: Thread Master - 1 or 2 coats?
Posted by:
Duane Richards
(---.rn.hr.cox.net) Date: February 19, 2006 07:44PM
Leon,
Warm the bottles in your hands a touch before mixing and it thins out nicely! I did that the 2nd time I used it because I was use to a thinner finish to work with. Like Mike, I do two coats. you're going to like the way Andys TM sets up, unlike any I've used. Does a GREAT job.
DR
Re: Thread Master - 1 or 2 coats?
Posted by:
Andy Dear
(---.231.14.102.Dial1.Houston1.Level3.net) Date: February 19, 2006 07:59PM
I use 2 coats, with 6 hours inbetween...first is a sealer coat, second is the finish coat. This allows me to trim any fuzzies if they should show themselves bewteen coats.
Technically, this is still one coat as they will cure into one another if applied within 48 hours.....I guess we could say it's 2 applications.
I don't know about you guys, but I am getting the thinnest flattest finish I ever have with TM, even though it is not a lite finish. I am biased because it's my finish, but I really love this stuff....I'd be using it even if somebody else would have brought it to the table.
By the way, stop by the booth in charlotte to see the UV stick, to see how clear TM stays in comparison to the other brands.
Andy Dear
www.lamarfishing.com
Re: Thread Master - 1 or 2 coats?
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.nap.wideopenwest.com) Date: February 19, 2006 08:21PM
One great feature that hasn't been talked about is the margin for error. I have ALWAYS mixed finish a min of 3cc of each component. Since Andy mentioned to me that it was pretty forgiving and I really hate to mix 3cc's to do ONE guide wrap for a repair (I do a lot of repairs) I tried mixing 1/2 cc of each (measured by syringe) and it worked great. Have done this 4 times so far aand it cured perfect each time!
Sorry Andy, probably shouldn't have let the cat out of the bag!!! People won't have to reorder as often!!!
Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!
Re: Thread Master - 1 or 2 coats?
Posted by:
David Lester
(---.mad.east.verizon.net) Date: February 19, 2006 08:31PM
What's the pot life of the Threadmaster? I really like the luxury of time that LS Supreme gives me, about 45 minutes or more. How does TM compare?
Re: Thread Master - 1 or 2 coats?
Posted by:
Andy Dear
(---.231.14.102.Dial1.Houston1.Level3.net) Date: February 19, 2006 08:53PM
30-40 minutes at 70 degrees
Andy Dear
www.lamarfishing.com
Re: Thread Master - 1 or 2 coats?
Posted by:
allen forsdyke
(---.server.ntli.net) Date: February 19, 2006 09:11PM
ANDY I`m still waiting for my free sample probly lost in the post OR can i get it straight from you (post to UK)
Re: Thread Master - 1 or 2 coats?
Posted by:
Andy Dear
(---.231.14.96.Dial1.Houston1.Level3.net) Date: February 19, 2006 10:29PM
Free? Nothin's free around here except "The hard time"
Andy
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