How to epoxy resin a Decal

[@tomosedwards8369]

Very informative thank you! It’s a bit different to the epoxy application I normally do but I’m looking forward to trying it

[@timclarke1791]

Another very good informative video bob got lots of tips .. really helpful

[@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799]

Thanks Tim glad you liked it.

[@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799]

Thanks mate, appreciate the positive comments.

[@danfall1003]

U put the rod back in...what was done then?

[@stevenmiller3784]

I’ve tried masking with frog tape in green and the high build still creeps beneath, would the blue decorators tape work ? Thanks

[@riversidewithme]

Hi, great video, thanks for uploading this. I've just finished rebuilding one of my beach rods and did a nice job, however, I've just epoxied over the decal and it looks a mess, wavey and lots of craters...is there anyway I can rescue this, without having to start that section of the rod again?? Many thanks, Gareth

[@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799]

Hi there, ok dont panic. If you have craters the decal may have become contaminated with oil or grease? However, allow to dry for 24hrs then rub the area lightly with 800 grade wet and dry (no water) to provide a key. lightly wipe the area with meths to get rid of dust and dirt. It will look a bit 'rough', then apply another coat of epoxy resin. Dont put any solvents in the mix as this can affect the decal.

[@riversidewithme]

@@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799 Many thanks for your reply, much appreciated. Gareth

[@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799]

@@riversidewithme Hi Gareth, no problem. Check out our rod builders forum at www.pierpointrodbuilding.co.uk for plenty more hints, tips, tools and techniques.

[@riversidewithme]

@@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799 Thanks, I will check it out. One more question if I may. After you have applied the epoxy, how long to you wait until you remove the masking tape?? Cheers

[@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799]

Definitely within the hour and virtually straight away once you have applied your epoxy. Its only there to help you get a straight line.

[@haydenwhiteford7421]

Hi Bob great videos, really helping me out. I was wondering were you get the zziplex decals from. I have heard a few names mentioned but was just wondering who you go to. Hope this isn't to cheeky

[@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799]

Hi Mate, we are here to help rod builders of all levels, including those who are just starting out. If you log into our rod building Forum via the PierPoint Website www.pierpointrodbuiding.co.uk you will find a topic thread called Decals and we list our recommendations here. Hope that helps. You should be able to view without joining, but if you want to post and ask many more questions you may find the forum helpful.

[@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799]

Not not sure if I replied, but Hugh Potter, Dragon signs Eastbourne is your man.

[@haydenwhiteford7421]

@@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799 you did thanks Bob 😊

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Bob, I have another question if that's ok. My dryer is 25RPM...do you think this is a bit fast for when it comes to the epoxy levelling out over the decal?? Cheers, Gareth

[@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799]

I have two dryers 8/9rpm and 15-18rpm which is fine for me. I dont have a faster one and could not tell you what it does? Slow and methodical is best?

[@riversidewithme]

@@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799 No worries, thanks. Your channel is brilliant...just refurbishing some of my old Abu beachcasters and your videos have come in very useful

[@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799]

@@riversidewithme Thanks Gareth, keep in touch and we will help as much as we can.

[@bensmith2341]

How long do you leave your tape?

[@shauntaylor9251]

It's so much easier to mix resin in a mixing cup ! What is the point of letting at least 20% of it run off the rod ?

[@toadleap8296]

Hi, great video! I would like to ask you 2 questions, if you do not mind ;-) First, in the video, you did not apply heat to the epoxy resin to remove bubbles. Do you use some kind of special and very liquid epoxy resin, which does not create bubbles? Second, when do you remove the masking tapes? Just after applying the resin when it is still liquid, or do you wait a few hours when it begins to harden a little?

[@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799]

The Resin is the Gen4Resin that has extreme air release technology built in so requires minimal heat. I remove the masking tape within about 20-30 minutes. Hope that helps. PS we (PierPoint) are the UK distributors for the Gen4Resin. Just contact us via Facebook or our Website for ordering.

[@toadleap8296]

@@pierpoint-customrodbuildin6799 Hi, thank you for your answer. I watched the video again and indeed you mentioned several times the technical specificity of the resin (but I did not catch it the first time ;-) since I used to use the most commonly sold resins for rodbuilders). One last question if you do not mind: is the Gen4Resin suited for coating thread wraps? or should I use it on decals only?