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Re: Seeking: (1) orange LED safelight, (2) wire coating rod



From: "Ryuji Suzuki" <rs@silvergrain.org>

> > I simply applied (dip coated) a think layer of that fluoropolymer to a
> > threaded iron rod. It formed a highly hydrophobic lacquer coat. If
memory
> > serves, the product I used,  was from FREKOTE.
>
> There are several Frekote products... Which one did you use
> with good result? I've looked through the list and 810-NC
> looks good but I wonder which one you used.

One product I used was Frekote 55-NC, to which I had added some Triton-100
surfactant.
But it's been a while since, so I may not remember all the details
correctly.

> Why did you choose dip coat rather than spraying?

I found it much simpler and faster.

Martin