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Epoxy question
Posted by:
Mike Gunnell
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Date: January 04, 2014 12:00PM
I currently have flex coat high build epoxy, but this is my first build and I think I should have gotten the "lite" epoxy...and since there are no rod supply stores nearby I was contemplating purchasing and possibly using West Marine "g-flex" epoxy. Has anyone used this stuff for rod building??? I would be using this for coating the threads... Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Mike Re: Epoxy question
Posted by:
Don Baker
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Date: January 04, 2014 12:11PM
I have never used the g-flex but have used a lot of flex coat hi-build. I never use the lite because you can simply achieve a very lite finish with the hi-build by wicking off what you don't want. This is extremely easy with a lathe and I many times put 3 coats on the ultra light bait casters I build and still get a very thin finish. I have found flex coat to be very versatile and easy to use. Re: Epoxy question
Posted by:
Mike Gunnell
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Date: January 04, 2014 12:13PM
Awesome....thank you Re: Epoxy question
Posted by:
Chris Tulk
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Date: January 04, 2014 01:13PM
Off topic but Don may I ask what blanks you typically use for ultra light bait cast? I want to build one for me.
Thanks Re: Epoxy question
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: January 04, 2014 02:13PM
Mike,
I have built rods for years and have used only high build flex coat. Excellent results on every rod. Be safe Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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