I've recently warmed some epoxy, by putting the bottles in warm water. I've noticed the epoxy has a slight grey tint to it when applyed and dryed. Could this be caused by moisture penetrating the bottle when in the warm / hot water? It's very slight. Also, I'm near the end of a spool of Pro-Wrap black thread, it may be a cp issue...? Let me know if anyone has experienced this.
Thanks,
Jeff

As long as the cap was tight, it is not likely that any water penetrated into the bottle.

Next time, open the bottle cap a bit and put the bottle into the microwave for a few seconds. Normally, you can warm a bottle in the microwave in 2-4 seconds.

Be safe

Try this:

With the cap on tight put the cap end in to you'r rod dryer , set roller brace on the bottom end of the bottle , turn on Take your hair drier set to low, warm bottle as it turns , untill it gets clear it takes me about5 or10mins.
Richard

What is life without fishing ?

If mine is cold I put it in my pocket for a few minutes and works great.

I use large bottles of epoxy so I can't fit them in my pocket. I just bought two candle warmers and will try these I saw a how to clip of one of the sponsors using this method and it looks good to me. Especially since I have to lug hot water down to my basement like half pint on little house on the parie.

You don't have to warm the LIGHT finish Or make the heavy Light I never warm mine No Need To I thin the Heavy and make it a light

Bill - willierods.com

Hobby Lobby had the candle warmers on sale recently for $2.50 ea. They work great.

Be careful with the candle warmers..... I had one and it melted right through a bottle, made a huge mess.

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Super Tight Lines......Don

I use the bigger bottles (16oz) and I just stick them in front of a little space heater I have to keep my feet warm.rotate them about once a minute and good to go after 5

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Just buy one of the smallest microwaves that are on the market. They take up next to no room and work well for these sub minute jobs with little issues. You can often find the smallest microwaves for $30-$40 or even get them at a pawn shop or salvation army or good will stores.

Be safe

No worries for me! I live in Far North Queensland. It's hot as Hades here right now!

I also have larger bottles but transfer to some smaller 4oz for easy use. all this warming stuff is to much work, toss them in the pocket ready the stuff and done. no scare of melting, water fires or the like. THe 4z bottles are free and so is the heat.

If I need to warm it I boil water in a small pot ( SHUT ) the burner Off Then put them in for maybe 10 min very warm Just make sure you shout the burners off I melted a couple one time -- only one time Live and learn

Bill - willierods.com

Warm the resin for 10 seconds in the microwave. Problem solved.

Interesting (and applicable) read off the Trondak FAQ section...

Q. Can I use my Supreme if it is older than a year?

A. There really is no time limit on epoxies. The hardener portion may tend to turn brown when exposed to daylight for several years, but it will still perform satisfactorily. The resins may turn somewhat milky if stored in cold conditions. This is the first stages of crystallization. Merely soak the bottle in hot water for maybe 10 minutes or so, or zap in the microwave for 10 second intervals until it is clear. It is not harmed in any way. Do not heat the hardener portions for any reason.

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"Angling is extremely time consuming.
That's sort of the whole point." - Thomas McGuane

Just pick up an inexpensive Microwave to keep in the shop:

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In addition to warming your glues and epoxies, it works well to heat your coffee or hot chocolate or even do a quick heat on a microwave dinner when you are working a long session.

Be safe

I just use a small clip on lamp from the hardware store. I clip it on one of my rod dryer stands I put a flood light in it and while I'm getting ready to put on the finish-organizing, getting some towels cleaning up my bench it gets plenty warm.

You can't catch any fish sitting on the couch!
Houston, TX