I bought some HobbyPoxy quite a few years ago from Merrick...I forget why I bought it.(probablly just to have it) Does anyone use this stuff? Know about it or its potential usefullness in rodbuilding? Its a two part of some kind.

If my old brain has is still working, I believe that is the same stuff that Clemens used in his shop. Just repackaged with his name on it.

Klass Kote makes a similar product. More of an epoxy paint than an epoxy casting resin, which is what the rest of the popular finishes really are.

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I thought it smelt familiar...thanks for your responses.

The Hobby Poxy is the RC and Control Line Airplane Modeler's choice of two part epoxy made in California. It is available at any model shop that sells model planes. It comes in 5 minute, 15 minute and long lasting versions in four oz bottles. I would assume it is a standard epoxy system that would work quite well for those who use Two Ton and similar products. It is very high priced compared to what our craft line vendors charge.

Gon Fishn

I happend on a vendor that had some remaining old stock of Hobby Poxy two part epoxy enamel paint - I bought all he had. This epoxy paint is super tough, flexible, does not chip or yellow, and is fuel proof. Great coating for rods, have not found anything better. I bought enough Part A black and clear, plus the part B hardener, to last me a lifetime. Unfotunately a few years back the federal government outlawed the manufature of these two part paints because they contain ???? (I can't remember, but it is supposedly bad).

I use an airbrush to apply the paint on blanks.

Lou

Probablly Xylol or MEK...good stuff.

Would these be similar to what KlassKote has in the epoxy paint line? You use that for guide wraps too, right?

Jay

You can use it as a thread wrap finish but it is VERY thin. So thin I'd just rather use Permagloss instead since it will be harder and much more flexible.

I use Klass Kote almost exclusively for thread wraps on graphite rods. You can put on the first coat, then thin the remaining mixture with a bit of thinner and cover with Saran Wrap. Put it in the fridge. After 4 hours you can put on the second and final coat from the same batch. They make it in colors too.