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Ye brush angle with water then bring it out..its sumat I'm going to stick to to try get used to because it will make life alot easier

I put a bit more on than that, mist a good bit of the ceiling with a spray bottle, go on it a few minutes later than usual too.
Not kidding kitchy once you crack it you won't look back.
 
The grey blade was only ever really good for 1 pass 2 if your timings were bang on.
Get the timing wrong and it ripped the skim up like a ploughed field.
First time I used it I fooked the timings up badly and nearly threw it in the skip.
Fast toward to the new blue blade I don't understand the science @Speedskim Scott maybe able to explain hower.

1 skim laid in.
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2. First flatten with the speedskim
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3 2nd pass with the speedskim.
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4. 3rd pass with the speedskim.

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5 a quick pass with s*p*r*lex/plazzy.

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Upgraded from my grey 600 to the blue comes with protector which probably get stood on ,worth the £40 with the wear n tear saves in yer joints
 

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Try 1 coating with a decent retarder speedskim and 18" supaflex.
Everyone on site thinks your god.
Your not... its just evolution.
1 coating with a speedskim is a no no for me pal..looks shite I find u just bring all them little black bits up that multi always seem to have in there bags these days
 
Scott how the f**k you get from 1 to 2 is beyond me

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I just make sure the speedskim stays spotless Steve and i wipe the blade down with a slighty damp microfiber cloth as I go to keep all water off the gauge
Also truth be told it genuinely depends on what's inside bg's lucky bags because sometimes you can't you just have to trowel the living bollox out of it.
 
Do us a tutorial scottie! I did a little bedroom (walls only) yesterday. Used the speedskim to flatten 1st and 2nd coat. Went over the walls a 2nd time with it but it still needed 2 trowels to finish.
 
Walls n ceilings all over the shop here I use first and second coat then trowel, found either easier set or I put another wall on depending how energetic I'm feeling. Generally opt for an easier day :sisi: have blue blades couple of years now and rare not to use.
 
I've been using the speedskims for a week now on new board work and old surfaces and I can't get on with them ,they leave lines everywhere I know everyone is gonna say I must be s**t but I've used my mates refina and eze spats and there brilliant no lines at all
 
I've been using the speedskims for a week now on new board work and old surfaces and I can't get on with them ,they leave lines everywhere I know everyone is gonna say I must be s**t but I've used my mates refina and eze spats and there brilliant no lines at all

Sand the corners round about the radius of a 5p and/or Grab the corners of the blade and bend them slightly away from the work.
No more lines.
 
I same as Scottie in the way I use them, only I always have to go over angles & beads with trowel as we use the mesh ones over here so there is always suction & shrinkage around the bead.


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You lucky swine ya. Scottie5 sponsored by Speedskim. Your face should be on them haha

I might of been hasty when I said I've had feck all out of @BritishGypsum I get loads of free tiny black bits of grit/stone in most bags with which to waste my time picking it out of the turgid dogshite they produce and pass off as finish these days.
Also they've given me completely free of charge a ruined elbow and shoulder from trying to finish the above mentioned turgid dogshite they spew out.
Cheers bg your the best x.
 
The grey blade was only ever really good for 1 pass 2 if your timings were bang on.
Get the timing wrong and it ripped the skim up like a ploughed field.
First time I used it I fooked the timings up badly and nearly threw it in the skip.
Fast toward to the new blue blade I don't understand the science @Speedskim Scott maybe able to explain hower.

1 skim laid in.
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2. First flatten with the speedskim
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3 2nd pass with the speedskim.
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4. 3rd pass with the speedskim.

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5 a quick pass with s*p*r*lex/plazzy.

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Hi all - think some of you would like to know the difference with the original grey blade and the more recent ST blue blade. Basically the old grey blade had a series of lines right the way across. These worked well although most were actually redundant and made cleaning difficult.
We reduced the lines to 19mm width toward the edge of the blade. This still allows good traction in terms of gripping the plaster or render material, and assists in reducing unwanted surface water (which is a great advantage in the process). Removing some of the lines means cleaning is much easier.
The other difference is we removed the lines on the leading edge making the last 4mm smooth. This now allows you to finish the work - which is great for those who like to finish their work using plastic.
Plastering is obviously a very individual craft. For those who want to reduce the amount of trowel work (which is very damaging on the body long term) the Speedskim ST allows you to get much further and reduce aches and pains to a minimum.
All Speedskim blades are fitted with an integral rubber gasket which seals between handle and blade. This reduces silt ingress and makes blade changing smooth and easy. It also allows the for blade expansion which is incredibly important - enabling the blade to expand in ranging temperature.
We are in the process of manufacturing other blade ranges at present which will make your existing Speedskim even more versatile - @Danny will be keeping you Up-To-Speed as usual, posting details on Plasterers News about these new additions in the next few weeks...
Have a great Bank Holiday! :)
 
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