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COLOR PRESERVER QUESTION !
Posted by: Tom Loucks (---.socal.res.rr.com)
Date: July 24, 2016 04:46PM

I am trying to use up some of my old stock and wondering how long does color preserver last. I have 2 or 3 different brands all tightly sealed and kept in a dark place. No lumps or clumps in them.
Any input is appreciated.

Thank you,
Tom

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Re: COLOR PRESERVER QUESTION !
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: July 24, 2016 05:17PM

If it doesn't seem thicker than normal, it's okay to use.

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Re: COLOR PRESERVER QUESTION !
Posted by: Lynn Behler (---.97.252.156.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
Date: July 24, 2016 05:49PM

U-40 color lock says 1 yr. in their FAQ.

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Re: COLOR PRESERVER QUESTION !
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: July 27, 2016 10:03AM

Tom,
Products like color preserver are very inexpensive. When the products get to their end of life as printed on the container, pitch the container and go with a new container of material.

Or you could just go with the nice translucent look of NOT using any color preserver or NCP thread. Then you don't need to worry about the age of the color preserver, since you will not be using any on the rod.

Good luck

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Re: COLOR PRESERVER QUESTION !
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: July 27, 2016 10:04AM

Tom,
Products like color preserver are very inexpensive. When the products get to their end of life as printed on the container, pitch the container and go with a new container of material.

Or you could just go with the nice translucent look of NOT using any color preserver or NCP thread. Then you don't need to worry about the age of the color preserver, since you will not be using any on the rod.

Good luck

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Re: COLOR PRESERVER QUESTION !
Posted by: Mark Talmo (---.dsl.lsan03.sbcglobal.net)
Date: July 27, 2016 04:02PM

While not related to shelf life, I have another question regarding CP. I have heard CP restricts the epoxy finish from penetrating the thread fibers as well as if no CP were used. Has anyone experienced related issues?
Thanks,
Mark Talmo

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Re: COLOR PRESERVER QUESTION !
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: July 27, 2016 09:18PM

Mark,
I believe that it does.

Run some tests for your self.

Just take an old piece of blank and do a few fairly wide spaced wraps.

Then, coat 1/2 of the blanks with cp.

Leave the other 1/2 of the wraps uncoated.

Then, apply a generous coat of thread finish in the way that you normally apply finish.

Let the finish cure for a week.

Then, peel off the thread and see if you have any difference in the peel strength.

Good luck

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Re: COLOR PRESERVER QUESTION !
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: July 27, 2016 09:36PM

mark
It will if you let it set up !! When I put CP on I put a wet coat on while turning - But - will put another coat on 10 - 15 min Or less Trying to keep it wet before it sets or drys - or cures - If let to long it will seal Like it should And another coat will not penetrate So the IDEA is to put coats on WHEN WET so it is not one coat over another HARD coat Wast of time

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: COLOR PRESERVER QUESTION !
Posted by: Mark Talmo (---.dsl.lsan03.sbcglobal.net)
Date: August 01, 2016 01:23PM

Thanks Roger and Bill.
Mark Talmo

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