Re: Rapine Liquid Graphite Mould Release
I have both, and prefer the Rapine liquid over the Frankfort Arsenal spray. I think the Rapine liquid lasts longer, but both eventually wear off. You can get away with using the spray on a hot mold, but I wouldn't try the liquid on anything but a cold one.
I don't use it on the insides of my molds as much as I used to. I went on a jhihad trying to get consistent bullet weights and guess what? As the release agent wears off, your bullet weith changes.
I try to get by without coating the inside of the mold if possible, and then try a light smoking with a match if I get a spot that sticks. I do use the release most of the time on the mold exterior and sprue cutter.
This may sound crazy, but I coat the inside of my lead pot with the Rapine liquid, and even the plunger and nozzle. Your lead stays cleaner longer becuse it doesn't pick up the corrosion crud from the inside of the pot.
Your results may vary....
Gary Van Kauwenbergh
Co G, 114th ILL Vol Inf
# 10143
"Alle Kunst ist umsonst Wenn ein Engel in das Zündloch prunst."
(In vain the skill and arts of man, When an angel pisses the priming pan.)
Field Marshal Gebhard L. von Blücher
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