Hi-Tek Coating users

[Conservidave]

I just made my first batch of coating which should coat around 2200 9mm. The question is, how long will the unused portion keep before it goes bad or becomes unusable?

 

[wlkjr]

Dave, if you don't get answers here, you may have luck over at castboolits.com as there is a big HiTek thread going on.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Or you can email Massouri Bullets and ask the owner Brad. He will get back to you.

 

[jmorris]

I have some that is 3 years old and still works. Shake the coating up good before you mix it with the catalyst and only mix up enough to coat the bullets you have ready to bake.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=713642&highlight=Bullet+coating

 

[steve4102]

The question is, how long will the unused portion keep before it goes bad or becomes unusable?

Are you asking about the unused portion that has been mixed with acetone, or the unused portion still in the original separate containers?

 

[Conservidave]

Steve, specifically the unused portion mixed with acetone. I am curious to know in case i don't have time to cast up 2200 bullets which is roughly what my first
small batch should do.

I got the powdered version that simply mixes with acetone. It works great by the way for anyone interested, super simple!

 

[Conservidave]

Dave,
The Hi-Tek will last several months if stored correctly. (tightly sealed and away form direct sunlight).
Please note that it does sometimes darken with age but darkening does not affect performance.

Here's a reply from Bayou bullets in case anyone is interested in knowing.

 

[Duvel]

I've been shaking & baking for a while now with good success, and have been curious about H-Tek. Nice to know that the mixed product stores well.

Good information Dave, thanks for sharing.