I have read numerous posts, threads and general complaints concerning mysterious problems with contaminants / fish eyes while/after applying wrap finish. Hopefully, this will add to your possibilities of eliminating any epoxy woes. Considering you wash your hands regularly while wrapping and do not spray any lubricant or waxy type aerosols in the vicinity, many fail to recognize or acknowledge the possibility of outside contaminating sources. I live within smelling distance of an “In-and- Out” burger joint here in SoCal. If the winds are right and I can smell the burger stand, I have learned to not do any epoxy applications. Trust me, I learned the hard way on projects much more critical than even the nicest rod build. Advise; be aware of possible, uncontrollable airborne contaminates in your area!!! It is very similar to testing almost any coating: single-part coating; if you can smell it, it has not dried yet: two-part, catalyzed coating; if you can smell it, it has not cured yet. Be in the “nose”.

Mark Talmo
FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE.

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Mark Talmo
FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE.

Perhaps you answered all questions so fully that there is no further need for comments?

On the other hand, it's also the weekend and many don't read the comments until they're back at work on Monday. Give it a day and see what happens.

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Absolutely correct and astute observation. Amazing the contaminants in the air and the workplace. For example dust raised by an overhead fan, or sprayed out by the blower on a heat gun. I find myself washing hands immediately before applying thread, and finish. Never run my hands through my hair while working on rods due to the oils in hair. Lleave the overhead fan off until after the rod comes off the dry rack. For the heat gun, I turn it on but point it well away from the rod until the dust particles are cooked off. Just a few prophylactic measures that make a difference....