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Will my LS Supreme Cure?
Posted by: Don Sappington (---.maine.rr.com)
Date: October 28, 2003 07:48AM

I coated my wraps 5 days ago and it looks like it's dry on the outside, not tacky but when I push my fingernail on the wraps I can make a slight indentation. The surface is hard. This is only noticeable on two sections of a 4 piece rod. The other sections which I coated several days before are hard. Do I need to wait longer or is this a problem and I have to cut off guides and redo?

Biting off my nails hoping for good news.

Don

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Re: Will my LS Supreme Cure?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.tnt5.ewr3.da.uu.net)
Date: October 28, 2003 08:06AM

Probably in the mix. Should be dry by now. Try another coat exactly 50-50 mix. Thin coat. Try some scrap first. Usually mix 3 CC. I do not use it. I see to many posts about problams with the stuff???

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Re: Will my LS Supreme Cure?
Posted by: Clyde Roberts (---.biz.rr.com)
Date: October 28, 2003 08:15AM

I'd say it's probally OK. The Supreme is more flexible than most finishes anyway, I've noticed the "fingernail" indentation on some wraps too. Give it a week and you won't be able to notice it.

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Re: Will my LS Supreme Cure?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.tnt5.ewr3.da.uu.net)
Date: October 28, 2003 08:26AM

If it is not tacky then it is probably dry. Clyde is right. To really harden it will take about a week depending on temperatures

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Re: Will my LS Supreme Cure?
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (---.30.204.147.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net)
Date: October 28, 2003 10:04AM

Make sure the rod is in a fairly warm place. At least room temperature. Although finishes set in a few hours, it can take several days for the cure process to fully complete. I suspect your finish will be okay.
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Re: Will my LS Supreme Cure?
Posted by: Don Sappington (---.maine.rr.com)
Date: October 28, 2003 12:39PM

Thanks Tom,

I was really hoping I would hear from you. You are Mr. epoxy. I am going to start a new rod in a couple of weeks and bought some U-40 perma gloss. So this will be another new experience for me. Can't wait to see what trouble I get into with this.

Don

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Re: Will my LS Supreme Cure?
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (---.30.204.219.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net)
Date: October 28, 2003 01:30PM

I wouldn't say I'm "Mr Epoxy," but I have made my share of mistakes with it and pretty much know "what not to do."

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Re: Will my LS Supreme Cure?
Posted by: Jeff Schatz (207.88.70.---)
Date: October 28, 2003 02:52PM

The Permagloss is very different than the LS Supreme, as it is a urethane and much thinner. It will require 10 coats to equal the thickness of 2 LS coats.

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Re: Will my LS Supreme Cure?
Posted by: Don Sappington (---.maine.rr.com)
Date: October 28, 2003 03:55PM

Jeff,

Will it look similiar after all the coats? I have a drying stand so the number of coats isn't a problem, I just want the same glossy look.

Don

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Re: Will my LS Supreme Cure?
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (---.30.204.225.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net)
Date: October 28, 2003 04:10PM

Yes, it will be similar once the same depth is reached.

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Re: Will my LS Supreme Cure?
Posted by: arvin reyes (---.med.navy.mil)
Date: October 28, 2003 04:22PM

when using the permagloss, make sure you do it in a well ventilated area. i did my first few coats in my room where i sleep and woke up with trouble breathing (even had the window open).


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Re: Will my LS Supreme Cure?
Posted by: Don Sappington (---.maine.rr.com)
Date: October 28, 2003 04:28PM

Thanks as always, best board around. I'm off to breath hot air on my wraps.

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