Hey all. Just did the first epoxy coat on my first rod. How long should I wait between coats? Thanks.

Using pro kote



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/20/2020 08:08PM by Gary Goldsmith.

As soon as the first application is no longer "wet" and won't grab your brush, you can apply a second application. This would normally be a few hours, perhaps 6+ depending on the temperature in your finishing area.

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Thanks. It's in my garage above 80 degrees. Is there a good way to test it without touching it to see if it's ready for another coat?

Yes check your mixing cup or the alum. foil that way no finger prints on your master piece.

Thanks. First coat was really thin. I'll check it and see.

Pro Kote takes longer to cure than any other epoxy I've tried, suggest waiting overnight. It will still be tacky, but not wet or grabbing the brush.

Thanks. I may wait until morning.

when you do apply epoxy to your build ,always put a test spot or 2 on something for your testing ,
to find out if it is hard or soft ., it will save your butt , no finger prints on your build ,
I think

William Sidney
AK

Thanks

Consistent epoxy cure time will occur if you carefully mix the correct ratio of resin and hardener and keep the ambient conditions in a convenient range.

Over time you will get a feel of how long the epoxies take to set up and cure.

As mentioned above it is best to test epoxy in the mixing dish before touching the rod.

I like to play safe I usually wait 24 hours or more after I check the cure in the mixing dish before I handle the rod.

As the build progresses you have to be MORE careful and DOUBLY conscious of each operation. You don't want to goof up the last operation and have all your effort go to waste.

John

It was mostly cured after about 9 hours. I went ahead and did the second coat. Happy with the results. Thanks for the advice.