How many coats of High build

[bay banger]

I am going to use flexcoat high build for my next build. I have been using the lite and putting on three coats. How many coats should I put on of the high build? Thanks for any help.

[paul708]

sometimes you can use one coat
usually need at least 2 to get every little spot

[bay banger]

thanks i'll do two coats to make sure i do it right.

[paul708]

Originally Posted by bay banger

thanks i'll do two coats to make sure i do it right.

sometimes a few thin coats are good
just make sure you have all covered
the high build covers very well with one coat

[Jared D]

I prefer the lowbuild as I like the multiple coats. I double and triple wrap all my guides on the big stand up gear, and I find you get much better strength by doing multiple low build coats ( between wraps). The high build is really that... high build. More than 2 coats, and it sucks. I have a rod we did three coats on, and the resin is tearing off in places (where the guide wraps end and the blank begins. I have a couple others that are having layer seperation issues.
Low build doesnt seem to have the same issues.

[Capt Richie]

Originally Posted by Jared D

I prefer the lowbuild as I like the multiple coats. I double and triple wrap all my guides on the big stand up gear, and I find you get much better strength by doing multiple low build coats ( between wraps). The high build is really that... high build. More than 2 coats, and it sucks. I have a rod we did three coats on, and the resin is tearing off in places (where the guide wraps end and the blank begins. I have a couple others that are having layer seperation issues.
Low build doesnt seem to have the same issues.

Yes lowbuild is better..To much not only looks bad but will affect the performance of you rod..Less is better..Try Aftcote & Threadmaster lite..Both work great........

[bay banger]

so do you guys coat your underwrap then put the guides on and finish with multiple coats on the overwraps?

[Capt Richie]

Originally Posted by bay banger

so do you guys coat your underwrap then put the guides on and finish with multiple coats on the overwraps?

No need to coat underwraps..Just use two coats of finish ..first coat a thin as you can get it.. ,Aftcote & Threadmaster lite will work ..I dont use flexcoat is yellows & cracks..If your using nylon for overwraps dont forget the Color preserver..if you using ncp thread no cp ..

Put it on thin just cover the threads you dont want to see to much build..Let it spin overnight ..I let all my rods dry 48hrs & than put my second coat on..The second coat should cover most wraps in A thread..If you use C or D you may have to go over the finish a third time..Or what I do is after the second coat is on I go over the guide wraps I spot finish any wraps that may need a little more..

The butt wrap may need three coats ..A wrap with more thread (fish or spider closed wrap) tend to want more finish than a chevron or diamond wrap ( open wrap )

Good luck take your time & aftcote & threadmaster have a longer pot life than flexcoat..

[shoefish]

Originally Posted by bay banger

so do you guys coat your underwrap then put the guides on and finish with multiple coats on the overwraps?

For me it depends on the rod I'm building- for a big game rod I'll put a coat of finish on the under wraps and then go from there. If it's a light spinner with double footed guides I'll do it all at once when the over wraps are done.

[paul708]

yeah we do it both ways,
sometimes with a coat of CP or finish on the first wrap