jrhopkins Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I want to coat this shift knob with envirotex and wondering if it will work if done with the knob in this upright position. I know I will need a catch pan for the runoff but I'm concerned as to whether it will coat evenly. any help appreciated. thanks, john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 From my experience with Etex, the epoxy will run down and off because it is so thin. I would think another, less runny material, would be easier to work with. You might consider Solarez, or two dips in AC1315. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveG Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) To give yourself the best chance of a avoiding the obvious running downwards try and get it on a turner or by hand if its done manually, also warm the etex first by putting the bottles in hot water..not boiling though! leave for at least 30 mins this will thin the etex and create less bubbles, mix thoroughly and leave in a warm place for a while, this will depend on where you are because humidity affects the way etex behaves, 70-80 degrees is a good temp range. Check after 10-15 mins and it should now be starting to thicken, if not leave another 10 or so, then apply, it should have less chance of running if its thicker obviously, then keep an eye on it and turn every 5 mins if done manually, it should be ok to leave after a few hours if left in warm conditions of about 80 degrees. Edited December 13, 2014 by DaveG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 thanks for the replys. went ahead and just poured it on! worked out fine! looks great! now just have to wait for it to cure and trim up the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I guess the only question left to answer is whose car is it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 another pursuit ( aka, something to spend money on ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) Nice!!!! Is that birds eye maple? Edited December 16, 2014 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 maple burl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 It's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Now that is pulling a boat in style! Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
