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Title: Gasket Lacquer
Post by: Brook Trout on January 04, 2009, 02:52:00 PM

I am trying gasket lacquer for the first time, but I can't seem to get it to coat my shafts. When I pull the shaft through the gasket it is dry to the touch with no coating. I thought the lacquer may be to thick, so I thinned considerably with acetone and got the same results. What am I doing wrong? All help is appreciated

Title: Re: Gasket Lacquer
Post by: Paul Mattson on January 04, 2009, 03:32:00 PM

You will need to break in the gasket. Hold the gasket in your hand, and run a shaft through fast. If the GL is to thin it will take several passes.

Title: Re: Gasket Lacquer
Post by: M60gunner on January 04, 2009, 04:26:00 PM

I had the same problem when I first used GL. Yes the gasket needs to be broken in. I also found out GL likes it warm (70+ degrees). If I must use GL this time of year I use my heat gun to warm the GL and the shafts.

Title: Re: Gasket Lacquer
Post by: Brook Trout on January 04, 2009, 08:47:00 PM

Thanks guys. I'll give it another go tommorow.

Title: Re: Gasket Lacquer
Post by: zilla on January 04, 2009, 10:52:00 PM

Yup prolly the temp.. I like at least 3 coats on mine

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