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Epoxy that won't yellow?
Posted by: Kyle Ligon (---.austin.res.rr.com)
Date: July 05, 2007 04:13PM

I've been using Flexcoat for many years and have been out of the wrapping business for a couple of years. I just recently replaced a guide on a rod I wrapped only 5 years ago and the metalic ice blue is now metalic ice green. I've always noticed some yellowing but this is the last straw. I almost used green thread instead of blue to replace the guide, it is that bad, and no, I don't leave my rods outside, but I do use them alot. Please tell me there's a non-yellowing quality epoxy out there? I heard U-40 and Threadmaster were good, what do you all recomend? Thanks in advance...............Kyle

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Re: Epoxy that won't yellow?
Posted by: Kyle Ligon (---.austin.res.rr.com)
Date: July 05, 2007 04:16PM

Oh yeah, Merrick doesn't sell Threadmaster if that is the one. Where do I get it, or whatever is recommended by y'all..................Kyle

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Re: Epoxy that won't yellow?
Posted by: Andy Dear (---.sub-66-174-79.myvzw.com)
Date: July 05, 2007 05:23PM

Kyle,
I tried to email you some info regarding ThreadMaster directly, but your address is hidden. Contact me at andy@lamarfishing.com and I'll be happy to discuss the particulars of this issue with you. We are the company that designed ThreadMaster.

Best Regards,

Andy Dear
Lamar Fishing

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Re: Epoxy that won't yellow?
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: July 05, 2007 05:23PM

Threadmaster is the stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IMO, it's the best, most user friendly, clearest finish available. Fishsticks4U (on the left) carries it and are GREAT people to deal with!

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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White threads and Treadmaster
Posted by: Mel Shimizu (---.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net)
Date: July 05, 2007 05:27PM

I just bought the Treadmaster and used it on three rods. One of the rods was white wraps....this is why I bought the Treadmaster as FC will turn it offwhite right away. Nice stuff, Andy and easy to apply.

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Re: Epoxy that won't yellow?
Posted by: Kyle Ligon (---.austin.res.rr.com)
Date: July 05, 2007 05:42PM

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. I'll email you now Mike.(after I buy some Threadmaster, that is).......................Kyle

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Re: Epoxy that won't yellow?
Posted by: Kyle Ligon (---.austin.res.rr.com)
Date: July 05, 2007 07:18PM

Well, I ordered it. I have about 12 blanks ready so I'll put it to the test. Thanks all.......................Kyle

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Re: Epoxy that won't yellow?
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: July 05, 2007 08:41PM

You won't regret it

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Re: Epoxy that won't yellow?
Posted by: Dave Hauser (---.hsd1.ca.comcast.net)
Date: July 05, 2007 09:02PM

Was the back of the thread still metallic blue? And with the thread peeled from the epoxy? Just wondering if it could be the thread changing on you as well.

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