when useing pro coat and lets say it is mixed correctly.am using 6 rpm maybe a 11 dryer motor...how long do you leave in running.it seams to take almost 24 hrs or more to not be sticky....curious because if you need to replace 1 or two eyes on serveal rods it seams like a long time to complete the jobs

Most epoxies will "set" which means they will no longer sag or drip, in about 2 to 3 hours. Most often you'd want to run the dryer motor, or turn by hand, for about 3 hours to be safe. This would be at room temperature.

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thank you

I apply the epoxy and then set the remaining epoxy aside. You can use the remaining epoxy to check how far along it has set-up to determine when to shut down the dryer.

Kenny,
Just as a check, be sure to mix the finish for at lest 120 seconds or two minutes.

Good luck

I used to use Pro Coat allot and when I did I would let it turn for 8 to 10 hours before even thinking about taking it out of the drying motor as even after 8 hours it my still be a bit tacky depending on your weather and temp at the time. For the most part I would just let Pro Coat dry a good 12 to 16 hours before even putting on my second coat of epoxy as Pro Coat takes time to get a good finish but it's worth the wait as it’s good stuff Pro Coats is.

Glenn McMurrian

There is a difference between fully curing, and curing enough so that it no longer runs or sags! Once it has cured enough (2-3 hours) so that it will no longer run or sag, you can quit turning it. In order to free up my drying motor, I then transfer the rod or sections to a curing rack I have built.

Pro Coat? A google search for pro coat epoxy fishing rods comes up empty, on the first page. Did not check past page one. I'm _not_ being anal, but when folks type a product, that I have never heard of, I like to go search for it, so I can learn. and when I can't find it, well, there goes those life force moments.

It is Pro Kote.

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Try Thread Master It is usually set in about 4 - 5 hours

Bill - willierods.com