High build or Medium build Thread Epoxy?

[geodebasser]

I have tried both and am pleased withe the medium.

[Flabasspond]

x2.........
High Build for heavy salt water rods - medium for the rest

[shfishinsticks]

I use light for the first coat for good penetration and medium for the second coat for depth.

[basscatcher89]

I use light for the first coat for good penetration and medium for the second coat for depth.

What he said. I've had my best results with this method.

[Alex from GA]

High build and no second coat.

[Spoonplugger1]

You can put high build on lightly, but not light build heavily.

[DrewFlu33]

Maybe it's because I'm slow, but I'm a fan of light build for everything, specifically Threadmaster Lite. I'm doing two coats regardless, light builds have longer pot life, soak in better, and seem to level out better and be much less likely to fish eye/run/etc. I've had zero issues getting adequate coverage in two coats, so never felt a need to do anything else.

[willwork4fish]

High build and no second coat.

Same for me

[JJohnSind]

I used to be impatient and went for the high build. I noticed that low build was easier to work with and I ended up with a better and more even finish. Typically, I do 3 coats, 2 if I’m lucky.

[catdude28]

I do two coats using the Gen 4 epoxy regular build. First coat is very light just to soak the thread, then with a heavier second coat. This stuff levels beautifully, has a longer working time, and virtually no bubbles. Helps an amateur like me who only builds a handful of rods annually to get a pro result.

[harrys]

I also use Gen 4 regular build but do one heavy coat and have had no issues, i like the finish and leveling of it

[ECobb91]

I’ve used high build. I think a faster drying motor would be helpful though. I have a 9rpm dryer and go slower than most especially with high build, but typically I need to mix 2 batches to finish a rod. I’ve done a single coat on some rods but it can get light in spots or if my tag ends aren’t cut cleanly they stick out so I usually just end up going over the rod twice regardless

[Bassbme]

I started out using light build and using two coats, but I went to one coat of high build Flex Coat with Ultra V a couple of years ago, and am very happy with the results. As far as bubbles in the finish, that's strictly a mixing thing. Yes light build releases bubbles a little easier. but if you mix a little more carefully, and pour your finish out into an aluminum foil dish, high build shouldn't present a problem with releasing bubbles.

I can certainly understand using a light build as it does have a little longer pot life. And that pot life comes in handy if you are slow at applying finish.

[KennyVexus]

I go high build light coat then a medium coat of high build. I was one coating for a while until I noticed that in a year or two the leading threads were starting to print through because the mil thickness was too thin.