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Old 2006-12-06, 6:22pm
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What would you recommend for bead release? Every time I use my presses the bead release crumbles. I use Blue Slug.. Help
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Old 2006-12-06, 7:36pm
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I'm loving the Zippz bead release.
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Old 2006-12-06, 9:54pm
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I agree with Jo, I really love the ZippZ bead release too!

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Old 2006-12-07, 2:00am
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You should give Zippz a try and then to clean it out they also make a great product called Zappz. Cleans the mandrel holes in a jiffy. Jan
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Old 2006-12-07, 6:17am
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I've found fosterfire to be excellent.

No matter what the brand though - I think a key point is getting a nice even and "thin-ish" coat is the key.

If you let the bead release coat too thickly you have a risk there of some dusting off when using the press.
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Old 2006-12-07, 6:39am
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You also might want to consider enlarging the mandrel slots in the presses.

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