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Switching Brands of Epoxy
Posted by:
Randy Weakley
(71.254.178.---)
Date: June 04, 2016 10:04PM
Hey y'all, quick question here. I am about to mix up my last or next to last batch of ProKote rod finish. I have some Flex Coat high build I'm gonna try, but I didn't get syringes with those. Can I use the same syringes that I have been using? I never cleaned them, just stored them with the plunger all the way down and it's been working for the entire bottle (per something I read somewhere). If not, is there something I can use to clean them out? I gotta get a couple of rods finished up before the 18th. Re: Switching Brands of Epoxy
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: June 04, 2016 10:35PM
Use the same syringes. Keep hardener to hardener and resin to resin. You'll be fine.
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Posted by:
Randy Weakley
(71.254.178.---)
Date: June 04, 2016 11:27PM
Thanks Tom! Re: Switching Brands of Epoxy
Posted by:
Buzz Butters
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Date: June 05, 2016 06:31AM
If you are in the process of trying a new finish please give Thread Master a try. I apply finish on average 10 to 12 times a week. Love it. Easy to use. Dries great.
Buzz Re: Switching Brands of Epoxy
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: June 05, 2016 09:27AM
Randy,
If you are going to change brands of epoxy, I would at least clean the syringes. Use DNA or acetone to really clean the syringes. Leave them apart until completely dry and you will be good to go. When cleaning the syringes, use a pick to get all of the harder bits of epoxy out of the nooks and corners of the syringe. Or, just use a new set of syringes. It is not a bad idea to keep a half dozen set of syringes on hand to use as replacement from time to time. Replacements, for syringes that are just getting old from use or getting too gooed up to easily clean up. Be safe Re: Switching Brands of Epoxy
Posted by:
Donald R Campbell
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Date: June 05, 2016 10:29AM
I agree with Buss Butters. I used ProKote for a number of years; but was looking for an epoxy that was more durable. I ordered some Threadmaster and simple love it! Don Campbell don@sensorfishingrods.com Re: Switching Brands of Epoxy
Posted by:
Barry Thomas Sr
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Date: June 05, 2016 05:31PM
3X for Threadmaster Re: Switching Brands of Epoxy
Posted by:
Barry Thomas Sr
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Date: June 05, 2016 05:31PM
3X for Threadmaster Re: Switching Brands of Epoxy
Posted by:
rick sodke
(---.vc.shawcable.net)
Date: June 05, 2016 05:50PM
TM Lite for me. Re: Switching Brands of Epoxy
Posted by:
Michael Maclean
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Date: June 06, 2016 09:56AM
I started using thread master this year and I really enjoy it to. It's my finish of choice. Re: Switching Brands of Epoxy
Posted by:
Robert Dittert III
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Date: June 06, 2016 12:07PM
What makes Threadmaster finish better than Flex Coat, ProKote and other options?
I've used Flex Coat high build and FC Lite and had good results, but it is the only finish I've used. Needless to say, I'm green behind the gills with rod building. Planned to try other finish when I start getting low with the Flex Coat I have on hand. Re: Switching Brands of Epoxy
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: June 06, 2016 01:30PM
All are equally good and at least similar. But each one will have certain characteristics that differ slightly, such as pot life, viscosity, etc., which means that one of them might work better for you, while another one works better for another builder.
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Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: June 06, 2016 04:34PM
I have used Threadmaster very good finish I now use flexcoat UV finish Flexcoats new finish Bill - willierods.com Re: Switching Brands of Epoxy
Posted by:
John E Powell
(---.dynamic.wnyric.org)
Date: June 07, 2016 02:21PM
Comments deleted Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/20/2016 04:21PM by John E Powell. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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