RE: Behr Build 50

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Original poster: "Ross Overstreet by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <ross-o-at-mindspring-dot-com>

Hi Guys,
There are at least 2 other substances that are identical in results (and
probably identical in componsition) to Behr SuperBuild 50.  The others are
Pour-On and Glaze-Coat.  I've found that 1 fl oz is good for about 100 in^2
of coil form.  The little foam brushes do a fine job of applying the stuff.
Shad is correct about drying time.  Expect at least 8 hours of slow rotation
in ideal conditions.  It will be tacky for the better part of 24 hours.

Cheers,
Ross-O

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Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 4:37 PM
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Subject: RE: Behr Build 50


Original poster: "sundog by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<sundog-at-timeship-dot-net>

Hi All, Ted!

I've used it on my 2" coils with good success, but on advice I obtained from
the list, mix mix mix!!  I used an old plastic widget thing I found in the
garage that I chocked up in my drill and to really get the stuff worked up.
I spread it on with a brush, and simply breathing on the larger bubbles
popped most of them.  I let the form rotate for a full day.

 Things to do!
  Aluminum foil!!! It's the best for keeping this stuff under control!!
newspaper soaks through, foil don't!  I found that foil under some newspaper
kept the mess waaay down.
  cheap disposable brushes.  'nuff said there :)
  Mix, mix, mix!!! The more the better!
  ensure your form is as close to level as you can get!  I had a nasty case
of it being 1/4" high on the live-center side, and all the stuff ran to the
low end of the coil and dripped off.  :/
  low rotation speed while it sets, or it'll sling off and makes a mess.
  expect some wobbles/smooth low lumps in the coating.  I've never gotten a
perfectly smooth coat, there's always been some lumps.

  Things *not* to do

  Don't rush into it.  Takes time to do it right.
  At least in FL, don't try to do it at night.  I get tons of bugs circling
my garage flourescents, and they're sure to get stuck to the coil. :/


  All the normal safety stuff applies, ventilation, chemicals, etc.
Disposable brushes and plastic cups work good for this stuff.  I got a lot
of build 50 left, but as you've noted, there's no more to be had.  So I'll
have to find something else once I use up what's left.

													Shad