Hello Mike,
Temperature makes a difference. Heating the wraps while in the rod rotator
will help speed the drying process if you have it mixed correctly. I've used
a 60 watt bulb in a reading lamp 3 to 4 inches from the wrap with the rod
rotating. Don't touch it while it's still warm from the lamp. Let it cool
first. Then if it's still not dry go ahead with the light coat you
mentioned, making sure the proportions are correct.
I've heard of mineral spirits being used to thin the Flex coat when it's
first applied to make a thinner, bubble free coat that dries quicker but I
don't know how much should be used. I wouldn't use any thinner without
experimenting on a test piece first.
Good luck,
-Bob
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Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2000 6:24 PM
Subject: Flex coat question
> Hey guys, I am in a bit of a jam. I have to deliver a custom rod on Sat
and my Flex Coat is making my life difficult. My first coats went on okay
but my secon are either tacky or really slow to cure. I know this is a
chemical reaction vs. heat but does cold weather slow the process down? It
has been chilly here in Eastern, WA this week.
>
> I am going to try putting a very, very light coat on the tacky wraps
tonight in hope that maybe my mixture was off or didn't get mixed all the
way last time. If this fails, any ideas on what to do? I have read some
people using products like Hard as Nails to force tacky Flex Coat to cure
but have no experience in this. It is a special Christmas present for this
family to their son so I need to get it done ASAP.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
> Spangle, WA
>
>
