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Finish still tacky
Posted by:
Dan Bullock
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Date: February 18, 2009 12:30AM
First coat of finish is still tacky after one week. Two possible reasons - did not measure A and B correctly or did not let it mix completely. What to do? Can another coat of finish(mixed correctly) over the tacky finish correct this problem? Re: Finish still tacky
Posted by:
Mel Shimizu
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Date: February 18, 2009 12:31AM
Yes, that will fix the tacky problem Re: Finish still tacky
Posted by:
Robert Balcombe
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Date: February 18, 2009 04:48AM
Measure correctly, fold mixture at least 3 minutes. Avoid whipping, Wiping gets air bubbles. To much harder is generally the cause of a tacky finish Good Wraps Bob Re: Finish still tacky
Posted by:
Billy Vivona
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Date: February 18, 2009 07:47AM
Too much Resin could be the cause too, no? Re: Finish still tacky
Posted by:
Robert Balcombe
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Date: February 18, 2009 09:21AM
Billy I was thinking of FC If you use to much Resin, it well set up faster Good Wraps Bob Re: Finish still tacky
Posted by:
kevin knox
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Date: February 18, 2009 10:56AM
Turn the heat up in the room. Put it into the 80's and see if it changes the tackiness. Re: Finish still tacky
Posted by:
Bill Eshelman
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Date: February 18, 2009 11:39AM
If it is still tacky after a week my bet is it will not cure at a higher room temp, unless the room is very, very cool. I would try another coat on top. Measure accuratrely and mix slowly for several minutes.
Bill Ohio Rod Builders Canton, Ohio Re: Finish still tacky
Posted by:
kevin knox
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Date: February 18, 2009 07:33PM
Since my article came out, I am surprised at how many build in sheds, garages, basements, etc that are less than optimal, temperature wise.\\
kk Re: Finish still tacky
Posted by:
Dan Bullock
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Date: February 18, 2009 09:51PM
Thank you all for your input. Forgot to mention that the finish was mixed on a electric mixer in cup with ball bearing in a 75 - 80 degree room that is only used for rod building controlled by electric baseboard heat. Will get that new finish mixed correctly and complete this rod.
Thank you Dan Re: Finish still tacky
Posted by:
George Forster
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Date: February 19, 2009 01:07AM
Mix at least 2 cc's each of resin and hardener. Trying to mix smaller amounts leaves very little margin for error. Re: Finish still tacky
Posted by:
kevin knox
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Date: February 19, 2009 07:38AM
Another thin coat, and you should be OK. Good luck. Temp wasn't the issue. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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