Looking for the thinnest epoxy ! I have been using a brand of epoxy in lite build for my ultralite and lite spinng rods for years but would like to try something thinner.What are you guys using ?

There is a product called Klass-Kote that is an epoxy paint. It has been sold for years as a thread coating. It's nearly thin as varnish.

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I like to use Lumiseal on my fly rods.

David Dosser
Coshocton, OH

If you want a two part epoxy finish, you can take Aftcote and apply it very thinly (it is very thin to begin with), brush/pull away excess and get a darn nice very thin look. It's downfall is the cure time is extremely slow, especially in cooler temps.

DR

ProKote, IMO, is very lite also.

David Dosser
Coshocton, OH

Tom,

Is Klass Kote thinner than Permagloss? I am not familiar with that product.

Thanks,
Tom Kaufmann

It is just as thin, or very close.

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interesting. i have been experimenting heavily with the viscosity of epoxy for the last three-four weeks. having wrapped up all standing orders, i placed a 1 month waiting period on incoming orders to work on my home, spend time with my daughter and experiment with theoretical finish ideas. i have been utilizing the thread-master high build epoxy, and diluting it to varying degrees with a number of solvents. and applying it in several different ways.

i have some very interesting info concerning my experiences with this as of late, but im not ready to post about specifics, until i have the time to detail everything in a standalone thread. keep your eyes peeled for a thread labeled "Dynamic Viscosity".

try a mid - temp lacquer thinner. Been using it for years NO problems

Bill - willierods.com