For those of you who have been using the different epoxies, what do you find to be the thinnest marketed epoxie in todays market? I am looking for one that doesn't have to be thinned or cut with another chemical. Thanks.

None have to be cut or thinned (nor is it a good idea to do so). Are you simply wanting to find a very thin epoxy product? Any of the lite versions are generally pretty thin to start with.

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Yes, I was trying to find something really really thin without cutting it. Something along the lines of the old Crystal Kote.

I have been very happy with Thread-master Lite for thin epoxy work (some types of marbling, transparent wraps and other good penetration requirements).

I am very happy with "Fex Coat" for lite applications.

To get minimum build up of resin, let your dryer stop with guides up and wick any excess resin from the bottom of you wraps.

Very effective for ultra thin epoxy.

In my opinion, epoxy should never be thinned with anything at all.

Paul.

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There is a product called Klass Kote which is available at many hobby shops. It's a solvent based epoxy similar is not exact to the old Crystal Coat. They may be at the Expo this year. In the meantime, check your local hobby or craft shop.

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HERE IS THERE SITE : [klasskote.com]

Bill - willierods.com

How well will this hold up on fishing rods?

Mudhole's ProKote is much thinner than TM Lite is!! Very very thin, and it slowly thickens, but you can still work it for a while and add some of the thicker stuff. I let it soak into the threads/guide tunnels for a bit and then add some of the thicker stuff to build it up a little.

Klass Kote is an epoxy paint, but has been used successfully on thread wraps by many. It behaves a little differently than our common epoxy casting resins which make up the bulk of the thread coatings on the market currently. Expect to use several coats if you desire a medium to high build final product. It's very thin, like varnish.

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Hi Terry, slightly heating epoxy makes it very thin. It is spring in Australia and is currently just over 90 degrees F, epoxy at room temp is only just more viscous than water. Pot life is significantly shorter though. I cant notice a huge difference to winter when it reaches a very chilly 50 degrees F here in QLD (LOL). regards Adam

Why not Perma Gloss it is thin as water, down side it takes about 4 coats

Good Wraps Bob