Envirotex Lite drying temps...Options?

[Ake G]

It's going on a week and the finish is still soft. I'm guessing they mean what they say about 72 hours @ 70 degrees. I don't keep my shop heated when I'm not in there, it's around 50 degrees usually.

Has anyone used other finishing options that don't require a plug to be on the turner for 24 hours? I know it looks great when it's done but this stuff is a real P.I.T.A! How does Afterhours do a big run of plugs w/this stuff? (It LOOKS like etex on the AH needle I'm holding!)....

I know it tends to yellow, but anyone ever try spar varnish? Any other product recommendations?

Any trade secrets would be appreciated Salty, Tattoo or JHabs if you're reading this! Thanks , Ake.

[spence]

Are you sure you used the proper ratio and mixed it well?

-spence

[fishaholic18]

Not mixed right for sure. Mix another batch and be sure to have an exact 50/50 ratio and recoat

[ScottC]

Is this a clear coat? I am wondering if anyone is useing west system to seal and protect their plugs? You can get a type that is made for clear finishing and it is rock hard. I am totally new to plugs but have been thinking about making some.

[ProfessorM]

I know as soon as I started keeping the temp. above 72 that most of my problems vanished. 50 is too cold IMO.

[likwid]

Originally Posted by ScottC

Is this a clear coat? I am wondering if anyone is useing west system to seal and protect their plugs? You can get a type that is made for clear finishing and it is rock hard. I am totally new to plugs but have been thinking about making some.

Too thick to seal, if you really want to use epoxy as a sealer, use the MAS low viscosity and vaccum bag em.

[JFigliuolo]

Originally Posted by likwid

Too thick to seal, if you really want to use epoxy as a sealer, use the MAS low viscosity and vaccum bag em.

OR mix epoxy then cut 50/50 with denatured alcohol. Dip, then let cure. Awsome sealer. Heck I even use it as a top coat...

[ScottC]

Originally Posted by JFigliuolo

OR mix epoxy then cut 50/50 with denatured alcohol. Dip, then let cure. Awsome sealer. Heck I even use it as a top coat...

Yup, this is what I have done plenty of times, and it works great as a top coat, shines forever

[JFigliuolo]

Originally Posted by ScottC

Yup, this is what I have done plenty of times, and it works great as a top coat, shines forever

Yup, it works GREAT as a sealer and as I top coat. Probably not quite as durable top coat as full strength epoxy... but tough enough. After sealing with it i am never going back to oil based sealers.

[ScottC]

Originally Posted by likwid

Too thick to seal, if you really want to use epoxy as a sealer, use the MAS low viscosity and vaccum bag em.

You do know you can thin west system right?. I have used mas on boats and it wasn't anywhere near as strong as West system, we ended up trashing the whole console we where building. But I think is was due to the "professional" not mixing it properly becaseu I heard form others it is pretty good.

[Ake G]

Yes, I followed the directions exactly Re: ratio and mixing time.

If the ETex is still tacky, can plug be re-coated w/o trashing the finish? JFig,are you saying that ETex can be thinned-out and used this way as a top coat?

Likwid, What is MAS?