Tony, HI-TEK is the industrial chemist that created Hi-Tek coating and Ausglock is the field tester for Hi-Tek coatings. They've been using this stuff for 20+ years It does no good to ask questions IF you don't do exactly what the experts tell you needs to be done. Please, print out post # #8019 and follow the instructions exactly. Hi-Tek was developed and used extensively in Australia by commercial casters. Gremlin is also an old hand at coating. Watch his video and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6MoF8u4rHk they are using an all liquid mix, once they components are combined into the hi-tek solution, the rest of the process is the same. If you follow the instructions exactly and watch the 2 video's and still have a problem then ask.
When it comes together you'll kick yourself for how easy it really is.
PS I used these for tumbling http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-2-5-q...0216/204303497 2.5-qt. Natural Multi-Mix Container (3-Pack) $5.94
until I made an electric tumbler/mixer