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Will thread finish hardener stay clear if kept in freezer??
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: February 04, 2011 10:02AM

Since thread finish hardener gets amber with age, would keeping it in the freezer slow or eliminate the process. I have a large (unopened) supply of a finish and would like to keep the stock as clear as possible.

Thanks for responding if you can help with experience.
herb

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Re: Will thread finish hardener stay clear if kept in freezer??
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 04, 2011 10:35AM

Don't think so ??

But if it does yellow when mixed it is not seen on the guides White ???

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Will thread finish hardener stay clear if kept in freezer??
Posted by: Steve Broadwell (---.7.30.71.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: February 04, 2011 11:27AM

I don't think so, either. I think that the yellowing is caused by exposure to light (the UV). So, if you kept it in the dark this may help

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Re: Will thread finish hardener stay clear if kept in freezer??
Posted by: Herman Knott (---.gci.net)
Date: February 04, 2011 12:13PM

I live in Alaska and can tell you freezing doesent help at least on flex coat And you have to heat it 2 -3 times to get all the chunks out.

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Re: Will thread finish hardener stay clear if kept in freezer??
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: February 04, 2011 12:36PM

I notice my hardener slowly turning amber from clear - kept in the dark at 75 degrees all year in FL. Since I only wrap with dark colors it really does not matter that much - I guess.
Herb

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Re: Will thread finish hardener stay clear if kept in freezer??
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: February 04, 2011 01:03PM

You can wrap a rod and then put it in a closet and it will still yellow some. Keep in mind that when looking at it in a bottle you are looking through a pretty thick amount of it. When it's mixed and a applied, it's a VERY thin layer and isn't really noticeable.

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!!

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Re: Will thread finish hardener stay clear if kept in freezer??
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: February 04, 2011 01:57PM

There's nothing you can do to keep it clear. Age is the main culprit and it's going to turn amber/yellow even after you mix and apply it to the rod.

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Re: Will thread finish hardener stay clear if kept in freezer??
Posted by: Paul Lindsey (---.dsl.okcyok.swbell.net)
Date: February 04, 2011 04:40PM

Tom you mentioned earlier about a new finish that will be introduced at the show. Will it priced where we can afford it?

Paul@soonercustomrod.com

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Re: Will thread finish hardener stay clear if kept in freezer??
Posted by: Ken Preston (---.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net)
Date: February 04, 2011 04:53PM

I intend to find out how this new finish works right there at the show. We (well, my wife) will have one wrap ready for a finish and one in progress. By Sunday we should all know something about this finish.

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Re: Will thread finish hardener stay clear if kept in freezer??
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: February 04, 2011 06:15PM

Paul,

Yes. In fact, that's why it hasn't been introduced sooner. Previously, at $18 per ounce, wholesale, it wasn't feasible. But recent advancements in technology and price will allow it to sell, ounce for ounce, for about what most epoxies sell for now.

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