Rod building question

[clarkman]

Probably a really dumb question, but which flex coat do folks prefer for the guides?

I'm seeing 3 different varieties from Mudhole.

 

[Divad]

Probably a really dumb question, but which flex coat do folks prefer for the guides?

I'm seeing 3 different varieties from Mudhole.

I’m a building noob, but before any new adventure I over-research. Seems Flex Coat Lite is preferred amongst fly rod builders. Penetrates thread, while allowing multiple coats of thin layers for a lighter application overall. Thinner viscosity will make air bubble removal easier too. Lite dries slower.

Flex Coat High or Medium for conventional/speed of process. Dries faster and can be done in one coat. Greater tendency to football on ya and don’t even try hand turning.

I don’t have a clean room but did the best I could during the first 4hrs of both coats. Be it Lite dries slower and requires two coats dust intrusion will have a greater chance.

 

[Paige]

Flex coat light!

 

[Herkileez]

Built over 100 rods with Flex Coat high build. usually two coats on lower sections, one on upper 1/2. Only failure I had was me: make sure you mix well, including folding edges of mix in.