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Old 02-16-08 | 07:12 PM
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Framesaver not drying correctly?

I have a frame I'd like to treat with JP Weigle Framesave. I applied one light coat to the steer tube of a fork last weekend as a test to see how it would work, and it still hasn't dried. It's slightly tacky to the touch, about the same level of dryness as it was 3 or 4 days ago. Is this normal?

It's been sort of damp here in AZ recently, but I don't really think that's what the problem is. It seems like it'd be a bit difficult to slide a stem or seat post into a tube that's this tacky, but I guess I could just slather it up with grease. Has anybody had a similar experience?
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Old 02-16-08 | 07:39 PM
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I had a couple of questions regarding FrameSaver, so I called the Co.
JP is a very helpful guy! Call him!

1-(806) 434-0700 in Conneticut.

Not toll-free, but worth the dime.
 
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Old 02-16-08 | 08:23 PM
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Never used it in a steerer tube, as there should be enough grease in there to keep it from rusting. I do not think it is supposed to dry completely, but never really looked to see. I just roll it around in the frame then build the bike.
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Old 02-16-08 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by digitalbicycle
I have a frame I'd like to treat with JP Weigle Framesave. I applied one light coat to the steer tube of a fork last weekend as a test to see how it would work, and it still hasn't dried. It's slightly tacky to the touch, about the same level of dryness as it was 3 or 4 days ago. Is this normal?
Yes.
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Old 02-17-08 | 08:09 PM
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Bump.

Anybody else wanna weigh in?
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Old 02-17-08 | 08:22 PM
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Yes.
Does that mean that it's done? Or that it needs to cure for longer?
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Old 02-17-08 | 08:32 PM
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Does that mean that it's done? Or that it needs to cure for longer?
Read the original questions. My answer would be yes and yes.
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