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I have about 7-8 Rods notchs on my work bench...So in no means am I an authority.
My first couple of rods were with the High Build...Talked to several Authorities on this and then tried the Lite....
The High build is good if you have alot of experience with finish...The problem I found with it, it that is more prone to bubbles.
With Lite...I was taught to put many finer coats and build up. Yes this takes alot more time. However the results are much better in my opinion. Finish each wrap before you wrap the next layer. For instance Trolling Rods get about 5 Lite Coats. Under wrap-finish, 3 Over wraps- finish on each wrap and a final coat or two pending the results.
Another thing that I do when the ambient temperatures are low, is I use a Candle Warmer. Which is like a minature hot plate...I put my finish cup on it, to heat it up...It gets rid of all the bubbles and makes the finish less viscus (sp) and it penetrates the wraps better...Be careful with the Candle Warmer...It can get to hot, you have to cycle the power on it.
The rod that I completed last night is the best one yet. Now I have to put on the decal and a small coat of finish over the decal, its done.
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