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- Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:09 am
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
- Replies: 11
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Re: KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
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...
- Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:40 pm
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
- Replies: 11
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Re: KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
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 ...
- Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:46 pm
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
- Replies: 11
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Re: KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
Good question. As for KTM, for a general answer, I'm going to go with "less than 10 years..."
- Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:27 am
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
- Replies: 11
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Re: KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
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?
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 6:18 pm
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
- Replies: 11
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Re: KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
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...
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 3:04 pm
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
- Replies: 11
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Re: KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
Hmm... looks like my "local" shop won't be able to help me after all...
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:36 pm
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
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KTM-9 - compatible waterbased substitute?
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...