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are you guys using it straight or watering (just the term) it down some' date=' diluting it with something?

I am working on some molds, and considering using it.[/quote']

I always used it straight. On coating cavities give the first coat a real good thick one and let it soak in if your using plaster or Ultracal. Brush the excess around to the spots that soaked up the most till it's all soaked up and you can speed cure it in the oven at 190 for an hour then let it cool with the oven off for another hour. The next coat just brush it on real thin so it just shines.

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I bought the 2 part because they did not have the spray.. I used it last night and other than the fumes, etex is way better than the high heat enamel paint I was using.

The paint needed long dyring times and had to be reapplied on my p.o.p. molds frequently.

Devcon worked but took away a lot of detail even when thinned.

Jim

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I tried something different to coat my molds. I used Flex Coat rod wrapping finish. I used the Lite build formula as it is a little thinner. I have been giving the molds two coats and not losing much detail to the mold. Only downside is that you need to let the mold set overnight between coats. The Flex Coat doesn't smell as bad as the other sealers.

Cal

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The flex coat is easier to mix, doesn't smell and maintains detail better. At least in my opinion. It does cost more, but I am only making molds for my own use. So, a little difference in price is not such a big deal. You can get the Flex Coat from Barlows and I am sure some of the other places carry it to.

Cal

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