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Off-ratio behavior on a hot concrete slab β€” need help diagnosing14 replies
TXCoatings_Dave Β· 2 hours ago Β· Equipment & Troubleshooting
Running a Reactor H-40, temps hitting 115Β°F surface. Getting slight tackiness on early passes…
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Anyone working with the new Armorthane SC-series for secondary containment?8 replies
IndustrialCoater_Ray Β· 5 hours ago Β· Products & Materials
We’ve got a big containment job coming up, spec is calling for an approved system. Engineer mentioned SC-500…
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Share your bedliner shop pricing β€” what are you charging in 2026?NEW23 replies
BedlinerBiz_Annika Β· 30 min ago Β· Business & Pricing
Curious what others are charging in your market. We’re at $650 for standard full-size pickup in Denver…
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Graco Fusion AP gun β€” tips for cleaning protocol on polyurea?11 replies
SprocketSpray_CO Β· 1 hour ago Β· Equipment & Troubleshooting
Still getting A-side crystallization in mixing chamber when we pause for lunch. Standard MEK flush not solving it…
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Bridge deck job bid help β€” what DFT and CSP are typical spec requirements?NEW
MidwestInfra_Tom Β· 3 hours ago Β· Specifications & Projects
First time bidding a DOT bridge deck project. Spec references ASTM D4060 and minimum 80 mils DFT…

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