Finish for guide wraps (help, master Yoda/Cary)

[cheech]

I have been finishing rods with lite Flex-Coat, and although I am well pleased, Curtis Fry was telling me about some other finish that's better. I think he was saying that Cary uses it. Hmmmm. What is it, and what advantages does it have over Flex-Coat? And no more ranting about C&F boxes;)

[chris]

I have been finishing rods with lite Flex-Coat, and although I am well pleased, Curtis Fry was telling me about some other finish that's better. I think he was saying that Cary uses it. Hmmmm. What is it, and what advantages does it have over Flex-Coat? And no more ranting about C&F boxes;)

He is probably using u40 or gudebrod, they are all fairly comparable when finished, it is th ehandling and use that makes the difference. I still prefer regular flex coat over the lite and the other brands but I think that is due to what I grew up on.
Good wrapping sir.

[cheech]

Thank you Master Yoda #2. I may get some to try it out.

Reeses PEACEes (take that Grizz)

[LBM]

I much prefer U40. Doesn't seem to dry as fast. Gives me enough time to apply several small coats vs. one or two big coats. It also seems to be a little more forgiving when mixing the two parts. Both parts have to be almost identical with flexcoat or it doesn't dry completely. I haven't had this issue since I switched to U40. I think they even have a finish that doesn't require mixing, but I haven't tried it yet. Again, its personal preference, but I like U40 much better.



Larry

[Cary]

CHeech you make me blush with humbleness.

Chris you are right. I use U-40 Duragloss. This stuff has gone through a few reformulations the last few years, but its pretty good. No voo-doo needed, levels nicely, thin, no bubbles, long pot life. no heat needed, ect ect ect. All these 2-part epoxy finishes, glass coat, U-40, Classic, FC, Gudebrod, have their pros & cons.

Skywalker Cheech, if you're happy with FC and have good results don’t change, if you want to mess around with something different, give Duragloss a shot. The finish on the rod you built me was better than any factory job, so I think you’re there.

As Chris eludes too, the best finish is the one you are used to and understand the fickle personality and idiosyncrasies it has. Not unlike a marriage.

Regarding FC, I also preferred the reg to the lite, got more consistent results.

BTW, I still owe you five bucks….

[cheech]

cool I'll give the u-40 a shot just for fun. I have a 7 wt that is dying to be turned. Cary don't sweat the $5 bucks. I plan on hitting you up in 30 years and adding up interest;) May the force be with you.

Cheech

[newtyer]

Glass Coat all the way, its kind of a pain in the ass to get a hold of but If I ever move back to utah I wouldn't mind hookin ya up. (hopefully soon) I used LS Supreme for a while and its not too shabby. I am liking the pot life on GC and the finish is like the name.

[Drake]

Do you guys purchase the U-40 and Flex Coat from your local flyshop or online? Or can you buy it at Home Depot?

[Cary]

Try Anglers workshop. I'm not aware of any local shops carrying the stuff

[LBM]

Try Anglers workshop. I'm not aware of any local shops carrying the stuff


James at Hooked in Kaysville was ordering more U40 a couple weeks ago. Sorry, but I haven't stopped by to see if it was in.


Larry

[Curtis Fry]

Greg has the U-40 Duragloss at Lone Peak in AF. I've used the FC and I just didn't like it once Cary told me about and I tried the U-40 (for many of the reaons he mentions here).

In the end, the FC tastes better but U-40 has a better smell.

[newtyer]

hooked had it last week.

[lone Palm Rods]

good stuff, very easy to work with and if you get carried away when mixing by introducing bubbles, they disapate quickly.