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Posted by:
John Bailey
(---.columbia.com)
Date: February 12, 2002 12:39PM
Hello all, quick question about eliminating dust on the wraps. I have just finished rebuilding a rod for practice and while the wraps turned out okay, there are a few little imperfections due to the wraps not being a clean. I have limited time to work on a rod so it can be a week after I finish wrapping that I start finishing. The next rod I build will be my nephew's first fly rod, so I want the finish as close to perfect as possible. Here is the process I am considering. - clean wraps with alcohol prior to applying CP - clean wraps with alcohol (after CP) prior to epoxy Has anyone tried cleaning with alcohol after the CP has been applied? One last question - after the epoxy (flex coat light) is applied and I heat it up to eliminate the bubbles, is it recommended to go over the wraps again with a brush? Thanks in advance - I really appreciate this bulletin board and the advice people are willing to share! John Re: clean wraps
Posted by:
Dave Lockman
(65.173.2.---)
Date: February 12, 2002 12:51PM
What I do is cover the rod with something (old sheet, etc) and then before I put on the epoxy I do some quick wipes with a Swiffer or some other "magnetically charged" dusting cloth. Takes the dust and lint right off. I do this before I put on CP and again before I put on the finish. I don't know that I would recommend the alcohol cleaning. I would think it would affect the CP and maybe the thread. All you can do is try it however. Dave Re: clean wraps
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(---.dialsprint.net)
Date: February 12, 2002 01:37PM
You need to protect the wraps from dust between wrapping sessions. Cover with paper, sheet, etc. If you feel you need to remove any dust that has managed to somehow accumulate, just blot lightly with a piece of masking tape. ......................... Re: clean wraps
Posted by:
mark soloway
(66.9.13.---)
Date: February 12, 2002 01:53PM
how about using one of those compressed can cans that you use to clean computer keyboards and screens? Re: clean wraps
Posted by:
mark soloway
(66.9.13.---)
Date: February 12, 2002 01:57PM
sorry i meant air cans not can cans...... Re: clean wraps
Posted by:
Andrew White
(165.29.23.---)
Date: February 12, 2002 03:55PM
Using alcohol to clean AFTER CP will pull some of the CP off, depending on what CP you use. I just cover my wraps with folded pieces of paper. Re: clean wraps
Posted by:
Larry Thomas
(4.40.159.---)
Date: February 12, 2002 04:54PM
Don't use alcohol if you color the guide feet with Sharpies. It dissolves the color and runs into the threads turning them varying shades of black. Trust me, I know. Re: clean wraps
Posted by:
Dave Joseph
(---.dial.bright.net)
Date: February 12, 2002 10:17PM
John, I split cheap sandwich baggies and lay them over each wrap until I get to the finish. I would not use alcohol. The tack cloths that mr. French talks about in the post above mine are excellent for removing any dust particles just prior to the finishing. Just be sure to dab lightly with them, don't rub or scrub. The masking tape tip is also good, but again, use a light touch. Good wrappin' Re: clean wraps
Posted by:
Elrod(Jon Jenkins)
(65.212.56.---)
Date: February 13, 2002 10:52AM
One caution with the tape method. If I am doing a single inlay of metallic in a NonCP thread and with CP, I try to secure the inlay with 1 or 2 at most turns. This will hold the thread in place but does not allow much manipulation. A few times when using thread I have pulled the inlay out. Not a huge deal but when I get all excited about putting on the finish, then have to stop and rewrap it is frustrating. Other than that, make sure you don't do any sanding or such in the same area as you finish. Tape works great. Elrod Re: clean wraps
Posted by:
John Bailey
(---.columbia.com)
Date: February 13, 2002 12:51PM
Thanks everyone for the advice. I guess the first thing I need to do is make sure my three year old son doesn't get his hands on my newly wrapped tip sections and chase our black lab around the house! I wonder what it is like to build in a shop instead of the dining room.... John Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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