I want to thin glasscoat a bit what would be the best way to do it.

Thanks,

Gregg

Put it on and heat it up. I've thinned it one time with Acetone when I re-finished a blank, I didn't have any problems, but I don't think that's the safest product to use on blanks.

I have also mixed it with Aftcote, equal parts A & B of BOTH finishes, it did set up just fine. I do not remember if it was thinner, if it had longer pot life, but it did release bubbles & was clear. I think I was trying to see if I can find something in between both finishes, something not as hard as GC, yet not as rubbery as Aftcote.

Personally,I think it's the best out there..IF ,you can get it on the rod quickly..it'll start to thicken in 7-10 minutes depending ot room temp. Crystal Coat, Permagloss & Glass Coat are in my arsenal.

Glas Coat:
Mix 50/50..& use a needle to fill the tunnels..then slap ( pun there..be somewhat careful) it on the guide wraps & get it on the rotator. Then apply some GENTLE heat from a Bic lighter to temporarily thin the stuff & let it go. Check it in 10 minutes for any big ol' bubbles that might form. IF you have any..hit them with the flame(GENTLY). You can fish that rod in 4-5 hours.

I REALLY prefer to mix 2 batches..one for the above..then another fresh batch for the buttwrap area.

Guys,

thanks for the tips. I had been using Klass Kote for a while and decided to switch back to glass coat. I just prefer the clearness of glass coat. It is substantially thicker and i am having trouble adjusting to it. This is why i wanted to thin it.

Thanks

G

YOu guys use a lot of GC, have you compared how it Yellows after some use, compared to other epoxies? All my wraps are done with GC, built it in a lot of coats, quite thick - it has yellowed worse than any other finish I've tried.

Nothing is perfect, and I like to complain. Sue me.

Billy - your color choice includes many many light ones - as Jesse says finish over black don't yellow!!

Gon Snippin!

Bill - it made 245 Blue over Blue metallic, look Greenish. I took Jesse's advice, and limited teh amount of light colors on my rods - when it yellows to teh point where dark threads change, it's not good.

Black - no comment.

I just started using LS high build. Did not like it the first time I tried it but a secound time guess I am getting used to it. I find the Glass Coat in warm weather or a warm room just does not Flow out as nicely as a Slower Setting epoxy