Generation 4 (Gen4) Resin Kit

Gen 4 wrap finish was a game changer when it was introduced to the market and is now the preferred choice of many professional and hobbyist rod builders the world over.

Over 2 years in development, Generation 4 guide wrap finish is quickly setting new standards in the rod building community for "on the wrap" performance. Gen4 provides the discriminating craftsman with the most robust set of performance properties in the industry. Featuring the most chemically advanced air release protocol (XAR) on the market, and now with our new UV2 ultraviolet inhibitor, Gen 4 has become the "clear choice" for high performance guide wrap coatings.

Our Gen 4 4oz kit includes syringes, mixing pots and self seal inserts

Available in both low and high build options, low is recommended for most fly rod builds and the high for heavier weight spey and switch rods

GEN4 Working Properties - 21 Degrees Centigrade is the magic temperature

 Mix Ratio: 1:1

 Pot-life: 30 min at 21 degrees Centigrade

 Re-Coat Time: Minimum re-coat time is 4 hours at 21 degrees Centigrade. Maximum re-coat time is 24

 hours at 21 degrees Centigrade

 Sag free (rotation time): 3 hours at 21 degrees Centigrade

 Tack free time: 10 hours at 21 degrees Centigrade

 Fishable after 24 hours, but we recommend 48 hours to allow for full crosslinking

Instructions:

Mix gently but thoroughly for a minimum of 3 minutes. If any cloudiness or hint of blue dye remains, continue blending until mixture is water clear. Pour out on a flat surface to allow the XAR protocol to release any remaining bubbles. Apply with brush or spatula until desired film thickness is achieved. Rotate for a minimum of 3 hours, CONTINUALLY CHECKING for bubbles, as XAR will continue to push bubbles to the surface even when the mixture begins to thicken. To ensure that no bubbles become trapped in the changing surface tension, you will need to check the rod every few minutes to monitor and eliminate any air that may not release on its own due to the thickening viscosity. XAR is only effective through a specific viscosity. As the mixture continues to crosslink, the thickening viscosity will be the only barrier that does not allow for the bubbles to continue to release.

The stand outs for us at Fortitude Rod Co and using Gen 4 is the exceptional bubble release, up to 25 minutes working time and the crystal clear glass like finish time after time. The 4oz low build kit will give you enough finish for at least five 9' fly rods.