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Posted by:
Robert Wood
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Date: October 19, 2017 12:13PM
I have been using Pro Kote finish and recently the resin has gotten grainy looking and really thick is this normal? I always close the bottle right after I get out what I need. Am I doing something wrong? Re: Pro Kote
Posted by:
Michael Maclean
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Date: October 19, 2017 12:17PM
It might just be a bad batch or you might have been mixing proportional amounts. I'd try mixing a new batch and if its still like that then throw it away and buy another. Re: Pro Kote
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
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Date: October 19, 2017 12:29PM
Sounds like it is starting to crystalize a bit. This can be remedied and the product returned to like new condition with a little heat. Take the top off the resin bottle and hit it with about 8 to 10 seconds in the microwave. Repeat if needed. This should take care of the problem. Note if it is only the resin that is doing this. If so, then this is very likely your problem and your cure.
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Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: October 19, 2017 12:53PM
All the comments above are true.
But, if you have any questions about rod building materials, whether it is the blank, thread, guides or finish - and if you don't have the satisfactory solution, purchase new components rather than spending a lot of time on a project that ends up with issues. Good luck Re: Pro Kote
Posted by:
Don @ American Tackle
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Date: October 19, 2017 01:40PM
DO NOT THROW IT OUT...... it is normal for ProKote to crystalize overtime. Simply heat it up in a pot of hot water and you are good to go. _______________________________ God Bless, Don Morse 800-516-1750 ext. 1207 / don@americantackle.us Rod Building..... It's What We Do. Re: Pro Kote
Posted by:
Robert Wood
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Date: October 19, 2017 03:23PM
Thanks guys. I will try the hot water or microwave. It is just the resin that has done the crystalizing. hopefully this fixes the problem its to expensive to throw out and buy new Re: Pro Kote
Posted by:
Robert Wood
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Date: October 19, 2017 03:54PM
Thanks Taylor I looked at it but I wanted to make sure it wasn't something I had done before I spent more money Re: Pro Kote
Posted by:
John Cates
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Date: October 19, 2017 04:31PM
Candle warmers work great too. Flex Coat Company Professional Rod Building Supplies www.flexcoat.com Re: Pro Kote
Posted by:
Donald La Mar
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Date: October 19, 2017 05:25PM
Robert
Have not had your problem with Pro Kote, but did with another brand, and suspect storing the epoxy in a cool to cold area makes the problem more probable. I switched to ProKote years ago and began storing the epoxy in a warmer corner of my work area - no more crystalized resin. Re: Pro Kote
Posted by:
Robert Wood
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Date: October 20, 2017 10:18AM
Thanks Donald La Mar I will remember that. I build all my rod in my basement so that might be a factor cuz it is a lot cooler down there Re: Pro Kote
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: October 20, 2017 03:31PM
Robert,
Keep a small microwave oven handy in your shop to heat up a cup of coffee, or to heat up some rod finish or thinner. 3-5 seconds is all that is normally needed to warm the finish. Good luck Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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