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What White Thread
Posted by:
Robert Hummel
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Date: March 08, 2017 05:16PM
I am going to use white for trim bands on my next build. I have never used white thread before. Is there a particular white thread that most builders use or prefer? Re: What White Thread
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: March 08, 2017 05:33PM
Whatever brand, I would use NCP.
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Posted by:
Norman Miller
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Date: March 08, 2017 05:57PM
I use size A Fuji white NoCP thread for trim wraps. Very opaque with no bleed through.
Norm Re: What White Thread
Posted by:
Roger Templon
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Date: March 08, 2017 07:12PM
I also prefer Fuji NoCP (in white) over other brands.
Rog Re: What White Thread
Posted by:
Bert Dluhy
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Date: March 08, 2017 07:35PM
ditto Re: What White Thread
Posted by:
Ron Weber
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Date: March 08, 2017 10:20PM
Likewise as do I Re: What White Thread
Posted by:
Scott Christiani
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Date: March 09, 2017 08:52AM
Rookie here...can I ask what NoCP means? Re: What White Thread
Posted by:
Norman Miller
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Date: March 09, 2017 09:17AM
Does not need color preserver. The threads has been treated with a substance to prevent it from darkening and going translucent when rod finish epoxy is applied. In other words it maintains its original color without using Color preserver.
Norm Re: What White Thread
Posted by:
Robert Hummel
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Date: March 09, 2017 10:06PM
Thanks for the info. Looks like I will be buying some Fuji white NoCP to try. Re: What White Thread
Posted by:
Christopher Ruckert
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Date: March 11, 2017 08:53PM
OK. Following the string - I only use colorfast. Just what, if any, is the advantage to using thread that does require a colorfast? It isn't very much cheaper but the extra step would eat up any cost savings Re: What White Thread
Posted by:
Norman Miller
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Date: March 12, 2017 09:44AM
Regular untreated thread when coated with epoxy finish will darken and become translucent, and many of us like this look. However, if you want the regular thread to maintain its original color (or as close as possible) then color preserver is required before finishing. Regular threads treated this way have more 'sparkle' and depth of color vs colorfast (NoCP) thread, which appears dull and flat by comparison. It all boils down to what you like.
Norm Re: What White Thread
Posted by:
Bert Dluhy
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Date: March 12, 2017 09:45AM
finished wrap looks different
regular thread has more of a sparkle to it then NCP especially in sun light Re: What White Thread
Posted by:
Phil Erickson
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Date: March 14, 2017 08:47PM
NoCP or NCP threads have an additive to prohibit the epoxy from making them transparent, ( a chalk like substance) the additive however has a dulling effect on the color brilliance.
One solution to retaining the brilliance, is to undercoat the warp area with white or silver. The undercoat can be paint or thread wrap. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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