What process is closest to Hi-Tek without being Hi-Tek?

[Drew P]

You will never know exactly what Hi Tek is. What we know is that it is a powder compound mixed with acetone and applied in multiple coats and baked-on for each coat. It works well.

Is the multiple coats part mandatory?

[shoot-n-lead]

I have never tried PC, the hi-tek application and curing methods seem to be so much easier due to not needing to stand them up before baking.

You don't need to stand handgun bullets on their end, to bake.

My pc method is easier and quicker than hi-tek...less steps. Tumble, dump and bake...one time.

But, if he is happy with what he is doing...that is what it is all about.

[dikman]

Is the multiple coats part mandatory?

Some have shot pistol boolits with one coat, and it worked, but because the recommendation is to use very thin coats it's usual to apply a minimum of two. The more you apply the better the colour will look, but it doesn't make them shoot any better than two coats.

[ioon44]

I have been testing some .45 auto bullets with 1 coat of Hi-tek using 6-2-92 alloy and so far it is working fine, they just won't win the beautiful contest.