I failed to correctly mix the resin and hardener and the epoxy didn't dry hard. Instead it's soft. I'm taking your collective advice and buying Threadmaster. Is there anything special I need to do to prepare the wraps before applying the Threadmaster? I would appreciate any advice you could give me. Thanks.

Hi Gene,
What are you going to do with the soft finish, recoat it or remove everything and start again? The later is the best option but a number of guys have recoated uncured finish and gotten good results.
I use a fair bit of threadmaster, mainly hi build but some lite also and it works well for me and I'm happy with the end result. Don't need to do anything special just use cp on the required thread. If your not using cp make sure you don't touch the thread with anything such as dna or isoprophyl as that can cause problems as can touching the thread with your fingers putting oil or other contaminants on the thread.
Just use the KISS method and you'll be fine, just make sure you get even amounts and mix thoroughly. Use a mixer that fits into the corners of your mixing container and stay away from the plastic ones with little lugs in the corners.
Also check the "secret to level epoxy" post further down the page.

ESFNEM Col
Port Kembla, NSW
Australia

Gene,
In spite of what others may say, any time that a soft finish is encountered, the very best thing to do is to strip the rod and start over again.

To put a hard finish over the top of a soft finish is much like building a new house on foundation of quick sand.

But each person can make his/her own choices.

Be safe
REW

Gene, I'm with Roger on this one. If the finish is soft I would remove it and start over. It should not be to hard to remove it and clean up any residue with either Flex Coat or U40 brush cleaner then wipe the blank down with ISO Alcohol.

All the 2 part finish products are good, it just takes finding one that you like the best and sticking with that finish. They all require a perfect measurement of equal volumes and a mixing of at least 3 minutes. Its a learning curve and we have all been down this road.

if you want to do quality work ---- strip it and redo it As others have said It is the right thing to do -- this is that learning possess
if you put a coat over it will probably bite you later -- hay you messed up - You just learned what not to do

Bill - willierods.com

Thanks, everyone. The finish is not 'soft'. Rather not as hard as I would like. For the sake of time, I'm going to use threadmaster and re-coat then see what happens at the end of the season. I surely appreciate your relies.

Best,

Gene

Thanks, everyone. The finish is not 'soft'. Rather not as hard as I would like. For the sake of time, I'm going to use threadmaster and re-coat then see what happens at the end of the season. I surely appreciate your relies.

Best,

Gene

Thanks, everyone. The finish is not 'soft'. Rather not as hard as I would like. For the sake of time, I'm going to use threadmaster and re-coat then see what happens at the end of the season. I surely appreciate your relies.

Best,

Gene

Thanks, everyone. The finish is not 'soft'. Rather not as hard as I would like. For the sake of time, I'm going to use threadmaster and re-coat then see what happens at the end of the season. I surely appreciate your relies.

Best,

Gene