Another CP Question

[lastchance]

I have Trondak Color Lock. A buddy said I should pour it through a strainer, such as panty hose, and then into a cup because there is small specks of hardened preserver in the bottle. He said I should add a few drops of water to thin it before I use it. Is that necessary? I've never used color preserver.
Thanks,
Bruce

[kbproctor]

If I had to strain CP before using it, I would be changing brands really fast.

Most CP is made to be used straight out of the bottle without thinning.

Is this an old bottle someone gave you to use?

[lastchance]

If I had to strain CP before using it, I would be changing brands really fast.

Most CP is made to be used straight out of the bottle without thinning.

Is this an old bottle someone gave you to use?

Hi! I've had the bottle for a number of years, but it looks fine to me. I also have a bottle of Gudebrod I used on a rod several years ago to try some feather in-lays. You ever use that? It's clear like water. The Trondak is the color of milk.

[kbproctor]

I have The Gudebrod and FlexCoat, but both are the color of milk. They dry clear, however. I don't see any difference in the way they work for either color or inlays.

[lastchance]

I have The Gudebrod and FlexCoat, but both are the color of milk. They dry clear, however. I don't see any difference in the way they work for either color or inlays.

I'll have to go home and check my Gudebrod CP. Are you sure yours is not a clear liquuid? Maybe I have something else? It's a Gudebrod bottle for sure.
Bruce

[Sully]

I'll have to go home and check my Gudebrod CP. Are you sure yours is not a clear liquuid? Maybe I have something else? It's a Gudebrod bottle for sure.
Bruce

99% of what I used was Gudebrod CP...and mine WAS NOT white or any other color..it was CLEAR. Tried other brands...but didnt care for them.

[Buddy Sanders]

Before I'd play with straining anything, I'd contact Trondak and ask them.

I only use CP for inlays. Flexcoat or Gudebrod have always worked just fine for me. Both of those look like milk, as Kbproctor noted.

Gudebrod does/did make a couple of CPs, maybe your clear one is one I'm not familiar with.

Still, if you have any questions about using this stuff, if you contact the folks that made it, they will help you. The folks at Gudebrod, Flexcoat, Trondak, everyone in this industry, is very helpful to anyone who seeks their advice on how to properly use their products. Just pick up the phone and you can be sure you are doing it correctly.

Buddy

[lastchance]

I went to the Trondak, Inc. web site. In the frequently asked questions it indicates that Color Lock has a shelf life of one year and it doesn't need diluted with water or alcohol. Mine is very, very much older than a year.