Etex Equation or Amounts by Weight

[chefchris401]

I just did the Etex thing for the first time myself. Its much easier than everyone makes it out to be. I used a 1" foam brush to apply the etex. They're much cheaper than regular brushes and you don't have to worrry about hairs coming out of them. As far as mixing goes I used a 1oz portion cup similiar to what duck sauce comes in from a chinesse restaurant. I measured both parts in their own cups then poured then into a shallow dish. MIX WELL. If it makes bubbles dont worry thats a sign that its mxing well. I did 8 plugs with that amount. I applied it back to front the width way, then went top to bottom the long way, gave me 100% coverage. If you do get drips, just wipe them away with the brush afterwards. The etex will combine back with itself with no signs you fixed it.

[ecduzitgood]

The most important part is the mixing using 3 containers to mix. I just eyeball the bottles to keep them about even, there is some room for error. I think it's the stuff the gets on the sides of the containers that never gets thoroughly mixed together causes the problems so before I coat the plug I pour into a clean cup for the final mix (3rd cup).

[Dr.fish]

Not a tough thing to do with the mixing cups (pill containers form hosp. or from CCTackle)...2 drams of each poured CAREFULLY into one cup...mix for full 2 minutes apply...does 14 small (6 inch) plugs for me...3 cups totally not necessary if you're CAREFULL with your measurements! Spin for 4 hours in 60 - 70 degree heat...hang for 48 hours!