Hi! Perhaps silly question but are you also using bead release?
And yes, new rods have to be scrubbed really well or have that oily coating burned off. Or the release will flake or beads will stick because the release didn't hold.
I run mine through the flame and then quench in water and dry. Only dip dry mandrels, or else there will be bubbles. HTH
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