Thread Wrap Finish

[bltbowhunter]

I'm almost out of the Flex Coat finish that I've currently been using, and I was just looking online to order some more. I did see that there's a lot of brands to choose from. The flex coat seems to work ok, but I thought I'd try something else to see if I can find a brand that I like a bit more. I have been using it to finish wood handles as well. What brand do you all prefer to use? I also noticed that they offer a "Lite Build", and a "High Build". What are the differences in the two?

[bemidjibasser]

Lite build requires a couple coats usually to do the job, while high build is a one and done approach in most cases.

I have used flex coat, U40 Dura Gloss and the American Tackle brand as well. I currently have both U40 and American Tackle that I use because that's what my local supplier had on hand...

It's really a preference thing from what I have found. They all work and will do the job.

[upnorth]

I have had better luck especially in cooler weather with the lite builds. There are few brands and they all work well with their own little quirks. I have used flex coat a far amount and it works pretty well. And have been been using classic coat for while and that works well too.

[clKiekhafer]

I've been using Flex Coat UV High Build and like it. I started with it and have developed my technique to get great appearance. This wasn't the case when starting. I'm not to interested in trying something new for that reason, although, I did try Threadmaster once and wasn't please with it.

[Willow Sticks]

I've used Flex Coat, U40 and PacBay and Diamond II. I like the Diamond II the best, seems to be the clearest finish of the ones I've tried, based on build and finish area conditions.

[A.W.Wolfram]

I used flex coat for years with good results.

I have tried Diamond II, U40, Classic Coat and Thread Master.

I would like to try Pro Coat, been hearing some good things.

Thread Master is my go to now.

It seems that each one acts a little different. Some are more tolerant to heat and some are more tolerant to inaccurate measuring.

Light build has its place for me. I like it for ice rods and top coating if the one coat method back fires and I can see thread lines on the guide feet, a light build coat is less bulky and evens everything out.

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[Eric_Kruger]

Im normally a flex coat guy, I have tried the prokote and didint really care for it. Just ordered some diamond II to try on my next build. If i dont care for it im gonna try the threadmaster.

[Smoker]

I have used Diamond II and Flex Coat. They both work good. When I need to put on thin coats I use Flex Coat and thin it out with acetone as Flex coat recommends. No more than 25%. I tryed it on the Diamond and had no problem with it also. It does take longer to dry and may need more coats but I prefere putting on more thin coats than one or two thick coats. It also gives you a little longer working time if needed.