On my last rod - when I applied the 2 part epoxy finish I guess I applied it a little too thick and did not babysit and turn some of the wraps long enough so I ended up with 3 or 4 wraps that have a clear "drip" (excess epoxy) on one side if you know what I mean. What is the best remedy for this? I could cut off these particular wraps and redo them but would rather not. Can I carefully cut this excess finish off or sand it off then apply a "thin" coat over the top?
Any suggestion appreciated.
Greg

Yes,

Use a sharp razor blade, trim excess and finish with 1500 grit wet, and re-coat-worked for me when the wife cut off my rod turner too early.

DR

Just like DR said, cut the drips right off with a razor. I personally don't think you need 1500 grit sandpaper. The rod I'm working on now ended up with fuzzy thread (the entire spool is that way) and I used 360 grit paper to tame the fuzzies. Recoat & all is well.

Jay

You may find it easier to file the lumps down flat, then sand with 320 sandpaper and then 400. Then recoat.

Always tape off the area outside the wrap to keep from nicking the blank with anything.

I am with William Colby on this one. I tend to use a micro file (sometimes called a jeweler's file) for getting rid of the protruding thread fuzzies and any lint that gets into my epoxy. I would suggest filing down the bumps and turn the rod to maintain a rounded profile. Don't worry about the epoxy turning powdery white, but be cautious about where you file, the rod blank itself, and cutting the epoxy down too deep and ruining the thread wraps themselves.

One good LITE coat of epoxy over the "mess" you've created will return the glossy look you intended on creating!

Good Luck,

Domenic Federico

Having been in the Auto industry where all clearcoats were sanded and recoated or buffed with 1500...I guess it just stuck with me :-) The real key is NOT having to sand much at all. Do as perfect as possible with the razor, smooth it with the 1500 and recoat....the new recoat job will also help hide any areas that are not sanded completely smooth.


The file idea sounds like a good one too!....and taping the blank around the area is a must-good points!

DR