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color preserver
Posted by: Jim Meallows (---.dhcp.oxfr.ma.charter.com)
Date: May 31, 2010 10:33PM

I might use some HT metallic thread or Trimar thread mixed in a wrap with some ncp thread.

Do I need to use color preserver because of the metallic or trimar thread?

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Re: color preserver
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: May 31, 2010 10:37PM

Not really - It is a good idea to put at least on coat on, if even to get rid of the air in the thread. Can't hurt.

I find that regular nylon thread with CP looks better then NCP thread IMHO

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/31/2010 10:59PM by bill boettcher.

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Re: color preserver
Posted by: Jim Meallows (---.dhcp.oxfr.ma.charter.com)
Date: May 31, 2010 11:40PM

Interesting. This is my 2nd build. My 1st build I did with all ncp and it seemed like I was getting air bubbles when applying the finish although there were no bubbles in the mix

Thanks for the help

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Re: color preserver
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: June 01, 2010 08:59AM

If you don't want to use CP, you can also thin the first coat and that will help the finish penetrate the threads and let any bubbles break at the surface. Then a regular coat over that.

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/01/2010 09:01AM by bill boettcher.

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Re: color preserver
Posted by: Jim Meallows (---.dhcp.oxfr.ma.charter.com)
Date: June 01, 2010 10:10PM

Thanks Bill. Can I thin the 1st coat with denatured alcohol or should I use something else?

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Re: color preserver
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: June 01, 2010 10:58PM

You don't want to thin it - there's very little solids in it to begin with. Use it full strength and be done.

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Re: color preserver
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: June 02, 2010 10:15AM

I think he is talking about the first coat of finish. If I don't use CP I thine my first coat of finish with mid-temp lacquer thinner. Flex Coat has there way on there site.

Bill - willierods.com

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