ProPaste Paste Epoxy
Specifications
ProPaste Paste Epoxy
Product Details
ProPaste is the Pro's choice for fishing rod bonding needs.
With its easy mixing, extended working time, smooth application, and simple clean up, ProPaste is the ideal adhesive for any rod building or fishing rod repair project. The bond it provides is the strongest possible, guaranteeing that your finished rod will be ready for the water.
ProPaste will stay where you put it, alleviating the mess associated with liquid adhesives. Use it to bond cork and synthetic handles, metal and graphite reel seats, ferrules, butt caps, hosels, cork rings and just about any other material used in rod building and fishing rod repair. ProPaste doubles as the ideal lubricant for installing foam grips, and its forgiving 1:1 mixing ratio allows for fast application with simple cleanup.
Features
- Bond cork and synthetic handles and grips
- Bond graphite and metal reel seats
- Bond fishing rod handle trim parts - butt caps, hosels, cork rings, ferrules, and more
- Works well as a lubricant when installing foam & EVA grips
- Easy mixing, simple 1:1 mix ratio
- Extended working time
- Smooth application
- Simple clean-up with 91% isopropyl alcohol
- Color-coded jars for easy identification
- Strongest bonding possible
Warning: California's Proposition 65
Proposition 65 Warning
CA WARNING.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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I'm a new rod builder, just a hobby right now, but the Pro Paste epoxy has been a good product for me so far.
Been using the product to build rods for years. Only negative is that it will get hard when stored for a long time so it’s better to buy multiple smaller quantities if you build sporadically
It is a great product and have not had it fail.
This paste is easy to mix and work with. Holds super tight and has a good pot life making it very workable.
ProPaste Paste Epoxy is another fantastic product, and as many other reviews have mentioned, it has an excellent reputation. However, like any epoxy, its shelf life starts ticking once opened, even if stored properly.
In my experience, the product began to degrade after about two years. I was able to build several rods using the 8 oz. kit, but I noticed that the resin (in the white container) started to harden on its own, even without contact with the hardener.
For this reason, I recommend sticking to the 8 oz. kit and smaller unless you plan on building more than four rods per year. You can also consider vacuum seal the product after opening to help its shelf life after you utilized it for your build
