Possible DURATEX/WARNEX alternative?

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pedrosa
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Possible DURATEX/WARNEX alternative?

#1 Post by pedrosa »

While I was looking for warnex for my first build, I stumbled across this product: WaterTex (http://www.watertex.net).
It appears to be made in Spain. Really cheap too, 228,69€ for a 20 kg bucket, (that's roughly 11,43€/kg, less than half for the warnex stuff sold in Thomann!) including shipping and VAT!

Can anyone shed some light on this subject? :feedback:

Thanks!

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Re: Possible DURATEX/WARNEX alternative?

#2 Post by jswingchun »

Looks a lot like Duratex.
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Omni 10.5
OmniTop 12 x 4
Wedgehorn 8 x 3
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T39 @ 18" x 2
T39 @ 20" x 2
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Re: Possible DURATEX/WARNEX alternative?

#3 Post by Tom Smit »

It seems to be quite the same (I used Google Translate to read all the sections). Only thing is, you can get it in many colours. :clap:
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Re: Possible DURATEX/WARNEX alternative?

#4 Post by pedrosa »

Thanks for the opinions.
I will use this product once the builds are complete (haven't started yet, as I'm still scouting for materials :? ).
I'll let you know if it worked. Might be worth looking at if building in Europe.

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#5 Post by allroundFX »

And did you tested it yet?
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#6 Post by pedrosa »

Yes, I've tested it...
Can't really compare to duratex/warnex (because I haven't used them), applied it with a roller, quite pleased with the final result.
It seems it can handle normal gig abuse. Used them a few times, only minor scratches from loading/unloading.
See attached pic (right after painting, you can still see the bucket on the background).
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#7 Post by James Champer »

Tom Smit wrote:It seems to be quite the same (I used Google Translate to read all the sections). Only thing is, you can get it in many colours. :clap:
That's possible with Duratex as well.
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