Help! Epoxy dried in Microguides

[RyanDR]

On my rod build on my 2nd coat of epoxy, epoxy dripped and filled up a few of my size 4.5 microguides while it was on the rod dryer! Is there anything I can do to salvage those few guides or am I going to have to order and wait for new ones to come and replace them?

 

Thanks,

Ryan

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Carefully pop it out with razor blade or exacto knife. You're not the first or last to have this issue. Don't sweat it. 

[S Hovanec]

What he said, or a tiny drill bit spun by hand to clear the guide.

[RyanDR]

Thanks guys. With some careful work I got it out after a while. I was worried I would have to wait the week plus to get the same guides to come in the mail. 

[flechero]

Just a thought- if you are using multiple coats and still enveloping guides, I think you are applying it too heavy, or your dryer set up is significantly out of level.  

[RyanDR]

1 hour ago, flechero said:

Just a thought- if you are using multiple coats and still enveloping guides, I think you are applying it too heavy, or your dryer set up is significantly out of level.  

I was definitely applying it too heavy.