I am still fairly new to building so I am wondering what you guys prefer for your finish? low or high build? I have been using the ProKote low but was thinking about trying the high build

High Build can be applied thinly or more thickly in a single coat. Low or Lite build formulas cannot be applied thickly in a single coat. If you want more build depth with the lite versions you have to apply multiple coats.

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Thanks Tom
Is it worth having both around the shop? or just do the multiple coats with the light?

I only use the high build because it will do everything, thin to thick. You may have to try both and see if you want both, or find that one or the other is more to your liking.

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Hi Robert,

I'm sure you'll get a few responses.

I personally like to keep the number of finish coats I have to put on, down to a minimum. Since high build finishes are versatile, I don't use lite finishes. No reason to create extra work for myself, and each time you put a coat of finish on, you have the potential for new finish issues.

Take care,

Chris

High build is all I now use. Over the years I have used may different brands in both lite and high build. Keep coming back to high build, it work for me.
Norm

ok what about using the high build for doing some marbling?

I use Threadmaster high and keep the Lite on hand for any touch-ups needed.

Robert,

High build works great for marbling. I use ThreadMaster.

Chris

The medium viscosity ProKote has a generous open time well in excess of 30 minutes and quickly releases bubbles without heat. Downsides are the turning and cure time is extended, and it rarely covers well with a single application and some wraps can require 3 coats.

The ProKote high build flavor's open time is not so generous and might require just a touch of heat to deal with bubbles. Single coat application is possible provided any thin or dry areas are dealt with promptly.

Bottom line is both are good, neither are perfect, and the best results are obtained using the brand and viscosity in which you have the most confidence.

as Tom said high build covers it all thick or thin it is in how you choose to apply it.
for quick customer repairs I use rod dancer thread master one, luma seal or perma gloss perma gloss and luma seal are harsh chemical based the thread master one is water based these 3 have short cure times and can be applied in thin coats I recommend that you turn the rod while applying any of them and at least an hour turning after application. these are easier than using epoxy for a single repair wrap.

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Wi.

I also agree with Tom and yes high build will work for marbling.

forgot to add if you buy small amounts of epoxy finish you won't have to many issues with it crystallizing and having to heat and re heat every time you need to mix finish if your like some of us your always ordering something so there isn't a need for large amounts of finish

The best day to be alive is always tomorrow !!
Think out side the box when all else fails !!!
Wi.

I have found that Threadmaster crystallizes less than other brands of epoxy. I have three brands of finish in my shop right now, both Flexcoat and ProKote have crystallized but the Threadmaster has not. Same storage conditions for all three.
Norm

Living in Alaska I have to deal with cold temps in my shop almost daily so high build is a no go for me. The viscosity is just to thick and the low build applies better for me. It’s all very situational dependent IMO.