Gentlemen,

Please provide your opinions on the pro's and con's in addition to the "numerous coatings" needed for the following product.

Minwax: water -based Polycrylic protective finish clear gloss.

Thank you for your time,
~Mark

I'm not familiar with that product. However, with such excellent products
available that have been designed specificly for use a thread finish for
rods, the only reason I can think of to use something else would be if
one just could not aquire correct product. Even then, I would test for good
results before using on a build.

Just my 2 cents

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

I've seen such products used for guide wrap coatings and in many cases they end up looking pretty good, although you'll need quite a few coats to build any depth.

At one time, the water based products didn't offer the protection and long term durability that the oil based versions did, but I think that situation is changing as the water based formulations continue to improve.

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Mark,,,,,What do you mean by 'thread coating' exactly.?
Polycrylic certainly works as a CP. So does Diamond Varathane. Asking how well could cause a flurry of confusion tho, since no one is very thrilled with any CP choice it seems
As a top finish though, note that Polycrylic is not rated for outdoor usage. If you want to go that direction, within the MinWax line, Clearshield looks like the pick, but it is not available in gloss nor waterbase(if you care). In the Varathane lineup, they have a diamond spar waterbase that looks interesting.

I am experimenting with it and so far it works fine for darker threads but in my opinion it is not so hot with the lighter colors. As Tom said....It takes quite a few coats and I don't see myself continuing its use once I run out because the products that are designed for rodbuilding just make more sence even if they are a little less convenient to get your hands on.

Derek L. McMaster
Rohnert Park, CA

Born to Fish, FORCED to Work

A friend of mine is using it to cover his guide threads instead of epoxy and has used it for some time with success.

Currently I am using TM and I'm OK with that product, but I'm not that "sold" on the high build and other hassles. Per Tom and other previous suggestions on other threads, I have applied thinner coats to my preference. I'm wondering if there is a alternative that is just as durable and clear as TM without the hassles of pot life, bubbles, and just plain at a "commodity" price. I don't mind numerous coatings as this is a serious hobby not a business. If it were a business and rods needed to move out the door I can clearly see the benefit of high build epoxy.

I hope this adds clarification, thank you all for your time.

~Mark

Gudebrod once made a single part product for coating guide wraps. Speed Coat was the name, I believe. It worked quite well and might be exactly what you're after.

Lately they have been cutting back on their product line somewhat and this may no longer be available. Check with your dealer.

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Mark J. Mire Wrote:
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> > A friend of mine is using it to cover his guide
> threads instead of epoxy and has used it for some
> time with success.
>
> Currently I am using TM and I'm OK with that
> product, but I'm not that "sold" on the high build
> and other hassles. Per Tom and other previous
> suggestions on other threads, I have applied
> thinner coats to my preference. I'm wondering if
> there is a alternative that is just as durable
> and clear as TM without the hassles of pot life,
> bubbles, and just plain at a "commodity" price. I
> don't mind numerous coatings as this is a serious
> hobby not a business. If it were a business and
> rods needed to move out the door I can clearly see
> the benefit of high build epoxy.
>
> I hope this adds clarification, thank you all for
> your time.
>
> ~Mark
>
>
>


Mark
Try some TM Lite it will be just the ticket for your wants.
Low Build, Long Pot Life & Zero Bubbles.



Regards
Dave

Fishing is Life the rest is just Details

I've used the water based Urethanes from Valspar before with good results. It does take several coats...but it also dries pretty quickly and allows recoating sooner. I typically use High Build epoxies, but the other stuff does work. As mentioned above, it is a pretty good CP agent and can be used to inlay feathers as well.

Joe Douglas