Hi Guys
I've made two rods so far and have used FlexCoat SCS on the guide wraps and been very happy with the finish. I've not used it for a few months and stuck it on a shelf above the cooking range in the kitchen to warm up before using it on my latest rod build. I've noticed a small amount of condensation in the top of the bottle, I've done a test mix and it has cured okay but have a few questions before using it on the rod.

Is condensation normal?
Should I shake the bottle to mix it in, or keep the top off to let the condensation evaporate?
Or just buy new (I bought it about 10 months ago)?

Many thanks

John

Condensation is not normal. This could be do to warming it over the cooking range or the ambient temperature and humidity change that happened when you warmed it up. Allowing it to evaporate wouldn't hurt, just don't let any foreign objects, dust or bugs get into the bottle.

You should always warm your finish up to about 90ºF prior to mixing. This helps mixing and getting bubbles out. Don't shake it up, that will just make bubbles.

This finish should set up fine. Where you could get into trouble is if the part A has crystals you need to melt them by warming them up thoroughly. This can be done in a hot water bath, microwave for a few seconds at a time (you don't want to scorch the finish or melt the bottle), or a heat lamp. Agitate the bottle gently to help the crystals melt faster.

Always mix your finish thoroughly and you will be good to go.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/22/2017 05:33PM by John Cates.

Hi John
Good advice, Thank you

God Bless This Board
I take a high build Flex Coat UV finish and thin it
I will say that with out a doubt a light UV will work better None of this warm up up to 90 - Please it will set in YES 4 - 5 hours But the thin finish will LEVEL better and will let bubbles escape easier - Yea two coats - or one heavy coat can be done The whole idea is no bubbles - and smooth flow - the warmer it is the faster it sets !! NOT GOOD - it does depend on how fast your turner is Turn quickly it will hold more of the light -- and will flow
You will and should - BABYSIT it for the first hour or two

If your room is about 50 - 60 degrees - You are good to go - All this 90 degree stuff - ya I will live to 200 years

Do not PLAY with it If you think you have TO MUCH FINISH ON - stop the turner Let some drip off Then turn most put TOO MUCH ON to start - until they figure it out

Bill - willierods.com

After mixing pour it out on a paper plate covered with aluminum foil. This will eliminate the heat and help pop bubbles.

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