Just repaired a guide for a friend of mine who broke one off last week. It's been a number of years since I've had my rod wrapping bench out. I noted the hardener on the FlexCote had crystalized about half the volume and the resin had turned a more yellow color than normal. I debated running up to Sportco to pick up a fresh package, but it was only one guide and figured it did not work, I could just redo.
I heated the hardener up in the microwave (very briefly) and then shook it enough until it was once again completely liquid. I also mixed more volume, equal parts A and B, then needed, but my experience with this stuff has been not to try and be too skimpy.
Because it was slightly warm, it kicked off quickly, but I had more than enough time for the one wrap. And speaking of wraps... it came back to me as if I had just done some yesterday... seems rod building skills are much like riding a bike .
Anyway, don't be hesitant to put your hardener in the microwave or a pot of warm water to re-liquefy... works fine. If you do use the microwave, remember to remove the cap and only do 5-10 seconds.
I heated the hardener up in the microwave (very briefly) and then shook it enough until it was once again completely liquid. I also mixed more volume, equal parts A and B, then needed, but my experience with this stuff has been not to try and be too skimpy.
Because it was slightly warm, it kicked off quickly, but I had more than enough time for the one wrap. And speaking of wraps... it came back to me as if I had just done some yesterday... seems rod building skills are much like riding a bike .
Anyway, don't be hesitant to put your hardener in the microwave or a pot of warm water to re-liquefy... works fine. If you do use the microwave, remember to remove the cap and only do 5-10 seconds.