Re: secondary coilform painting

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 


It still works just fine.  Dries hard even on acrylic surfaces.  Usually
requires 3 thin coats for best viewing results.

Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corporation
E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo   WI   53913
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 > What if the coilform is acrylic or some other non absorbing plastic?
 >
 > Gerry R
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 >  > Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com>
 >  >
 >  >
 >  > Yes, you are correct.  The entire coilform should be sanded inside and
 >  > outside, and then coated with 3 coats of G.E. Glyptal (motor rewind
shop)
 >  > allowing each coat to dry 24 hrs.
 >  >
 >  > This totally seals the tube and prevents high freq tracking which can
 > occur
 >  > at TC frequencies.
 >  >
 >  > Dr. Resonance
 >  >
 >  > Resonance Research Corporation
 >  > E11870 Shadylane Rd.
 >  > Baraboo   WI   53913
 >
 >
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