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Offline Kragman71

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possible problem with lube thinner
« on: July 29, 2004, 05:21:53 PM »
Hello,
I lube all my PPB's with Lee Liquid Alox,and recently added a little terpentine to the container to clean the accumulated lube.
The next batch of bullets were coated with a 'thinner' coating that took 2 days to harden.(they are still a little sticky).
They also have a different color.
Can terpentine be used as a thinner for Alox?
Should i strip and rewrap hese bullets?
Thanks,
Frank
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Offline Robert

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I been wondering the same thing.
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2004, 06:05:23 PM »
I left some out in my shop this winter and it slightly solidified...just like Latex paint does when it gets frozen.....I am wondering if it is water soluble.  I am gonna watch this one.
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Offline Kmrere42

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Lee alox FAQ info
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2005, 01:17:30 AM »
This is off the Lee website.
 
 
 
http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/faq/index.cgi
 
look in (molds,melters,and casting)  then (alox application).
 
 
 
 
They have recommended the use of paint thinner but also that the bottle be heated in a mug of hot water before use. Just a thin coat not a thick coating.  Tacky bullets can be coated with either mica or graphite.
 
 
 
Hope this helps.
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