Just wondering if anyone could tell me how long Pro flex rod coat takes to fully cure. I was told that Aftcote is now Pro Flex. It’s been 35 hours since I applied to the guides and it is still tacky. I have used flex coat but switched to Pro Flex because of a longer pot life Any response would be much appreciated. I’m new to rod building



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/14/2019 06:52PM by Billy Westcott.

Depends on the temperature. Longer pot life generally also means it will take longer to set and then cure. If the temperature in your shop is under 70F then having it stay tacky for a couple days isn't unusual.

Give it a couple more days. Move it to a warmer area if possible.

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The temperature in my shop is 70 degrees. I’ll give a few more days. If it stays tacky I’ll try a lite coat over it. Thanks for the response

I assume you are talking about ProKote. It does have a very long pot life, and because of that it also has a very long cure time. One the reasons I don't use it.if you want something that cures faster try Thread Master, but it had a shorter pot life. There are some that mix ProKote with Threadmasster 1:1:1:1 (Billy's mix). Has properties intermediate between the two. As Tom said move to a warmer place and let it go longer. But 70 degrees should be fine.

It’s my second rod I have a lot learn. Thanks Norm and Tom I appreciate it

How are you measuring it? Be sure you're using syringes.

Put a space heater in the area of the rod and turn it up to 90 degrees. The additional heat will often kick epoxy into a nice cure if the epoxy is a bit reluctant to cure.

You can actually just use a cardboard box to dry the rod and put a heater at one end, or use another source of heat, just for the box.


Good luck.