Hello,

Did a search and didn't uncover anything.

Here's the question, I have read before that some folks put a coat of wax on their rod after finishing all wrapping and applications of epoxy, etc...It is the final step so to speak. But, I have never read anywhere WHAT TYPE OF WAX was used? Regular car paste wax, floor wax, spray on auto wax,?

Help

Jeff

Paste wax is good, but somewhat hard to apply and then removed from around guide feet. I've always just given the rod a quick spray with Pledge or Behold. No, they don't leave the kind of protect that a good automotive wax will, but they're easy to apply so you can do it several times a season, and your customers won't mind doing it either. Takes 30 seconds to spray on and wipe off an entire rod. And, it does bead water and does make the rod easier to clean later.

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I use Liquid Turtle Wax. It goes on easy and buffs just as easily. I use Swirl Remover on gloss blanks to clean-up surface scratches. Generate a bit of heat while you buff and you’ll be pleased with the results. Just be cautious about buffing through the finish.

Sorry for the odd name I'm having trouble loging in.

I just make sure it doesn't have silicone in it.

Putter

Pledge and most all the products from Johnson Wax have silicone in it...

Art

Love that "fish-eye" ! ~

Wow...I guess the answer now is...well I'm not sure. Silicone - no silicone? Wax - no wax? I hate the look of a brand new rod getting a fingerprint on it, but I do not want to detract from the longterm life of the wraps and finishes by using a silicon based product. Tom, I guess after so many years you are satisfied that Pledge does what you need it to do, and that is valuable experience for meto put to work..

Any final thoughts?

Jeff

Word to the wise, don't wax a rod where you are putting on clear Silicone = fish eyes

I use mop and glo or future on all the rods i finish. even matte blanks. The reason is that it makes clean up after fishing a little easier. on gloss blanks it just protects the gloss look. and adds a little extra protection.

Gregg

I was taught to use a high carnuba content, low abrasive content type wax. I put a coat of Birchwood Casey gunstock wax on all my rods about two or three days after finishing. Bob Vasko

I’ve been using the same bottle of liquid turtle wax and swirl remover for maybe 10 years. It’s not like it takes a lot to buff rods. :-) I also will buff the blanks to remove shipping marks from the pieces rubbing against each other. I can’t remember the last time I’ve had a problem with fisheyes. I do keep the motorcycle lubricants in another part of the house as a precaution. My wife also owns a cleaning business and we have cases of spray furniture wax in our home. I try to keep her supplies out of my shop too.

Your mileage may vary, but I hope that helps.

Scott

The fisheye problem won't crop up until you go to do a repair on one of these. Just best to keep the silicones away from rods; solves a lot of problems. I, too, use the carnuba-couldn't remember the name of the wax base before, but Bob V came up with it. Thanks for the Alzheimer nudge, Bob!!

Putter

On rods with a smooth finish, I use classic car wax. Yes, it is sometimes a pain to get the wite off of the rod and fully buff around the guides, burt it does look so good, and it does hide any and all small scratches. I do it on all my own rods before I sue them the first time in the new year. I do it on my customer's rods, and have not had any complaints about the finish. BTW, i also give my customers a handout on rod care, and explain the waxing process as necessary to continued rod maintenance.

Doug Weber
Weber Rod Works

Randy,

I use the Turtle wax on the bare blanks before they are ever wrapped all the time. Those bottles are pretty old, maybe they were manufactured before the invention of silicone. :-)

I have used Armor All interior polish on my personal rods for years and never had a problem. Thinking about it I've never had a thread fading problem that some have had and Armor All does have a UV protector. Maybe that's why??

Putter that not Alzheimer, your'e just old!!!





Hank
On The Rocks Fishing
Wells, ME.

I use Pledge and lemon Pledge at that, they don't only look good they smell good to.ED....