MIMF

The FAQ here https://www.targetcoatings.com/faq/ at Target Coatings says you ought to be okay with shipping in winter. So it does! That may be a game-changer. Can EM6000 be brushed or padded? "Official" instructions only indicate spraying. I'll only be applying finish to small ancillary i...

Good to know Bob. My problem now, other than probably having to buy a pint or even quart of finish when I only actually need about a tablespoon, is finding some. I worry about mail ordering anything, shipping to Maine this time of year presents a real risk of freezing - which I'm pretty sure is not ...

Good question. As for KTM, for a general answer, I'm going to go with "less than 10 years..."

Nope. It's not hardening off correctly. A few coats following my usual routine results in a finish that still feels slightly soft 24 hours later. A good dig with my fingernail, and I can peel bits off, right back down to the wood. Does this sound typical of "expired" finishes of this nature?

Thanks Bob - I'll check it out. I've actually still got some KTM that seems workable - I'll do some scrap tests to see if it's still viable. I don't need to do a complete instrument, just a few small "accessory" bits. The frustrating part is the idea of having to buy "large" quan...

Hmm... looks like my "local" shop won't be able to help me after all...

Hi all - it's been many years since I've posted here. I've got an instrument in progress which I'm hoping to finish after years of inaction. The wood body has KTM-9 finish on it. I have to finish a few bits to match, and I'd also like to have something on hand in case I need to fix any finish issues...