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I burnt/smoked my thread finish...what should I do?
Posted by: Russell Brunt (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: February 04, 2013 08:07PM

It had been on the turner for about an hour. It is cool here and the epoxy wasn't tacky yet. I thought I saw a bubble. Guess I got the bic lighter too close! I have never done that before.

I think I could get it off with DNA and a coffee filter. Should I? It doesn't look bad but as I have never done it I don't know what type of harm it will cause. It smoked, but I wouldn't say it bubbled.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

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Re: I burnt/smoked my thread finish...what should I do?
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: February 04, 2013 08:25PM

If it's soft enough to wipe off with a finger, do it. Otherwise you're going to have let it set and then sand it off. I know of no way to remove the soot and discoloration other than by one of the two ways just mentioned.

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Re: I burnt/smoked my thread finish...what should I do?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 04, 2013 08:35PM

next time just let it sit
It usually taks about 4 - 6 hours for finish to get even a little tacky
The cooler temps will let the finish stay wet and flow better

Don't try to rush it never touch the finish on the rod itself The left over in the mixing cup will tell you how it is doing

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: I burnt/smoked my thread finish...what should I do?
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: February 04, 2013 08:50PM

One of the risks of using flame around the wrap epoxy! If you must use a lighter, use a butane one as it does not leave soot. But I have never found the need for a flame, there are other ways to get rid of bubbles.

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Re: I burnt/smoked my thread finish...what should I do?
Posted by: Russell Brunt (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: February 04, 2013 08:53PM

Thanks for the quick answer Tom. I wiped it off.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

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Re: I burnt/smoked my thread finish...what should I do?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 04, 2013 09:06PM

I have gotten myself in a lot of trouble because of heating finish

Like I said ( do what you want) but let the finish do it's thing

I also like Light finish

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: I burnt/smoked my thread finish...what should I do?
Posted by: Jared Retter (---.dhcp.mdfd.or.charter.com)
Date: February 05, 2013 02:04AM

Bill,
How many coats of light finish is it taking you? I am struggling with the high build... going to try slowing things down and doing light...

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Re: I burnt/smoked my thread finish...what should I do?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 05, 2013 12:52PM

Two coats My turner goes about 69 rpm Just counted A slow turner maynot hold a fare coat
One coat then the next day sand any boo boos out with 400 dry and recoat

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/05/2013 12:55PM by bill boettcher.

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Re: I burnt/smoked my thread finish...what should I do?
Posted by: Bob Kraft (---.hsd1.il.comcast.net)
Date: February 05, 2013 07:13PM

JARED, try threadmaster lite.I'll do 3 maybe 4 coats. First coat should be very thin.

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Re: I burnt/smoked my thread finish...what should I do?
Posted by: Russell Brunt (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: February 05, 2013 08:31PM

FWIW, I use threadmaster lite. I get by with one coat on lighter rods (freshwater/fly rods) and two/three coats on saltwater rods with underwraps.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

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Re: I burnt/smoked my thread finish...what should I do?
Posted by: Terry Turner (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: February 06, 2013 11:59AM

I have the same experience as Russell. 1 coat of Threadmaster lite on most fly rods and freshwater rods. I'll use 2 coats on a butt wrap or feather inlay. 2 coats on larger, heavier rods and always with underwraps.

Terry

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