How to apply Coolermaster ptk-001 thermal compound
 

I spilled almost a full tube trying to get a nice layer on my cpu or heatsink. The stuff is so thick it's useless. Once I go over the compound with a credit card to spread it out, it all lumps together. Heating the tube up before using won't work.

Any hints??

don't worry dear, I'll show it you on Saturday :*

and for those who cant make it saturday?

with the geniune shin-etsu stuff
i used to put the tube for approx. 15min on a warm place, for example on top of your monitor (don't have a CRT anymore:p).
an then spread it on the cpu, and it worked fine :)

camera?