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re- epoxy old threadwork
Posted by: David MacDonald (216.246.24.---)
Date: March 31, 2019 11:49AM

Question -are there problems with putting another layer of a thread epoxy like Flexcoat over an older layer done a few years back?

I was looking at an older 3 wt that I did and, looking at it from today's perspective, thought that I'd do another coat if I were presently working on it.

So curious when I have some epoxy mixed for another project if its a bad idea to run out another coat.

David

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Re: re- epoxy old threadwork
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (---.lightspeed.rcsntx.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 31, 2019 01:19PM

Fish-eyes (FE's) are always a possibility.
And - if you rough-up the surface to eliminate FE's- and you hit the thread - thread fuzzies are always a possibility. That risk is minimal if you originally applied a lot of (too much) finish. Which you will add to with another coat.
If you decide to go for it - if you are not happy with outcome - just rip it out and re wrap ad finish.
Herb

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Re: re- epoxy old threadwork
Posted by: Michael Danek (---.alma.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: March 31, 2019 02:39PM

Additionally, if it is best if there is no loss of adhesion of the old coat. Epoxy will not run under a loose edge, so if it has loosened, carefully take it off. Thumbnails work well.

Once you have a solid base a coat or two should make it look pretty good.

I have done a few and never had fish eyes. It should go without saying that you want to clean any contaminants off the old surface.

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Re: re- epoxy old threadwork
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 31, 2019 02:57PM

If the current wraps and epoxy coat are in good shape, clean them with DNA then scuff with a fine 3M pad then apply a new thin coat. Shold be OK

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Re: re- epoxy old threadwork
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: March 31, 2019 09:10PM

David,
Now that a few years have gone by, why don't you strip off the guides and rewrap with some new colors and fresh finish. I have done this with many rods over the years. It is always fun to give the rod a fresh look.

You might also take the time to put on one of todays new type guides as well.

Good luck

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