i have been using the tm1 on small applications since i was not familiar enough with how it would set up,pot life,etc.and for the most part i have been happy with the product......but i just took the "tiger time" rod to the beach for the baptismal sling and noticed the areas that the tm1 was used were clouding..badly..almost to the point of turning purple.my question is has anyone else had this happen or did i do something in the application?the areas that i used the product on were the thread wraps for the plate seat,some minor embelishes around the trimareas on the guides and an area where i put my company logo.looking forward to more expierenced responses ,thanx,spike

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I'm also experimenting with this, mostly for repairs etc. and so far I've had no problems.

I did a full build with TM One, and I did 3 or 4 coats to get a good build up (can't remember how may coats for sure), and where the finish went on to the blank past the wraps it did pick up a clear-blue look, kind of like clear-blue Stren. This was on a matte grey blank.

I am not very experienced with TM One, so this is just an oberservation thus far. I will also say it is very nice to work with , squirt a little out and go to work, need some more and it's right there.

Thanks - Marc

Keep it simple - that's all I can handle!

mike,thats exactly the purpose i find myself leaning towards with this product,esp tip-top repair or replacement.marc,i did not notice any discoloration when i applied the tm1,was nice and clear and flowed smoothly,and the blank color is black.one thing i did not mention was the weather conditions at the time of fishing-60*,over cast turning to heavy rain w/ 20-40 ne winds(yep right before sandy hit the obx)did have 1 drum hooked up but it spit the hook.

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Guys, I find the above comments interesting as I'm considering using TM 1. I currently use FC Lite. It requires about 5 coats to get the finish I want but I feel it penetrates the thread better than FC High. I also feel I waste a lot of epoxy. TM 1 would reduce waste. However, my question is, does TM 1 give you a good build up with 4 or 5 coats? I spoke with Scott Parsons a couple of weeks ago and I'm thinking of ordering a small quantity this week and try it on a build,,,,,,,but I have to say, a bit nervous about trying an unknown finish that far along in a build. Probably the best bet would be to take an old blank and try it there. Any additional comments would be interesting to see.

Jerry

I've done a couple of builds with the TM1 and I really like this stuff. Easy on with the squirt bottle and soft oxhair brush to level it, easy clean up with water, crystal clear and sets up fast. I have had an extra thick coat around a hook keeper turn cloudy but that has cleared up. Maybe a curing issue? don't know Sorry, but I didn't pay any attention to how long it took. It does seem to me that it takes more coats than epoxy. I only hope that the durability is equal to epoxy.

I recently had the blue haze on a repair I did. Didnt occur till the 3rd coat. Black thread.

Also, took 4 coats for size A single wrap guide feet to completely cover the threads. Thats a couple too many for me. But it does dry fast and has plenty of working time.

I love it for tiptops though. Fast and easy. Put some on a brush, apply it, 15 minutes on the dryer and I can take it off and let it sit with no sagging. Makes tiptop repairs a breeze and frees up my single rod dryer for something else.

If I could get my repairs down to 2, 3 coats max, this would be the best repair epoxy for me.