Just to let everyone know, I usually use my Cometics several times without issues,spraying them with coppercoat just as insurance.
This year after 3 uses I decided to replace them just as a regular part of my refreshening my motor. I ordered the Mr. Gasket ones which are supposed to be just repackaged Cometics.
The packaging specifically say's to "NOT COAT the gaskets,just clean and bolt on. I decided that I was gona spray them anyway cuz I always do!!!
I don't know if they just changed things or what but the surface of the gaskets are now kind of shiny and will not accept a spray of coppercoat. After drying it easily comes off even with gentle handling!(I did clean them first)
So I installed them with out any coppercoat this year for the first time and will keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best.
Mike