I'm about to put some decorative white thread wraps on my matte fly rod. What are the tricks to keeping white bright? Neither painting the blank nor underwrapping are good options in this particular case. Are there any other tactics besides color preserver, or things I should know in general about using white Gudebrod thread on a black blank? Will it become transparent without color preserver?

To keep the thread bright try puttin color preserver on it. Also avoid touching the wraps this just darkes or discolors the wraps
Hope this is what you wanted
~Don~

If you use CP on white thread on a black blank, it will still not be white. It will have a grayish tint. If your pattern will allow, try substituting metallic pearl for the white.

Rob: Why don't you try white NCP? John

I must have been misinformed by one of my suppliers who insisted that white and black were the two colors that didn't need color preserver and didn't come in NCP.

I tried the pearl thread once before and it ended up with a greenish hue that didn't match the vibrant white accents of my feather inlay. I was disappointed in the outcome. This time I'm after a few true white trims rings and single thread inlays to contrast the black. I knew a builder who used a thin strip of foil underneath to get this effect, but it's a pain in the neck to do for a single thread inlay.

Rob, Try using Gudebrod NCP 1011 Grey in palce of the white. I do weaving and the bellies of the various fish are white, when using white thread, (NCP) the color would go muddy.
Using the Grey did the trick. Give it a try.......by the way this tip was shared by individuals who frequent this board....


Pat Barnard