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I don't use epoxy very often, but when I do, I mix it up on one of those sticky note pads. When you're done, tear off the top sheet, throw it away, and you're ready to go again.

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I have heard that the color of the paper will bleed into the epoxy and giving it a tint. Others say that the epoxy just yellows with age.

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I do the same thing with the PostIt pads. I've used a number of different color pads and have never had a problem with the epoxy being discolored.

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I've been mixing 5 epoxy on the sticky note pads for years now. I have not seen the epoxy discolored from the note pads.

What I know about epoxy discoloring is"

1- using old 2 part epoxy, the hardener will turn a yellow tint when it is old.

2- UV rays causes discoloring.

3- The water you are fishing turns the epoxy off color.

 

Just look at the finish on the guide wraps of your flyrod. The finish is usually 2 part mix also. It also, will be off color.

 

This is my 2 cents worth!!

 

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I have found that the epoxy sold as Canadian Tire 5 minute epoxy stays clear but most others are cloudy or yellowed. Ppare colour will not bleed into epoxy. Merry Christmas folks.

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