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removing rod finish
Posted by: Jonathan Young (---.ceas.uwm.edu)
Date: June 08, 2006 09:55PM

Is it possible to remove the finish from a st. croix legend elite blank? I want a black matte finish.

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Re: removing rod finish
Posted by: David Spence (---.ec.res.rr.com)
Date: June 08, 2006 10:36PM

I have my best luck using a paint remover called "Stripeeze." Use a foam brush and dab the jell on 1/2 of the blank section. Wait about an hour and take some gray or green scotchbrite and pull the blank through it, holding it tightly. You'll be amazed how much will come off with not much effort. The stubborn spots may need another application and a bit mor elbow grease. Very easy but do it outside to keep the solvent smell out of the house.

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Re: removing rod finish
Posted by: Michael Sledden (---.dsl.emhril.ameritech.net)
Date: June 08, 2006 10:37PM

It can be removed, just be carefull to get only the finish off.

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Re: removing rod finish
Posted by: Russ Pollack (---.153.232.44.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net)
Date: June 08, 2006 11:59PM

You'll need to throughly wash or rinse the stuff off after you get the finish off or otherwise the chemical reaction will keep going. Use "clean" water and a soft neutral soap, like liquid kitchen hand-soap.

Uncle Russ

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Re: removing rod finish
Posted by: Jonathan Young (68.30.203.---)
Date: June 09, 2006 12:48AM

If I remove the finish is the warranty still valid?

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Re: removing rod finish
Posted by: Michael Shea (---.qld.bigpond.net.au)
Date: June 09, 2006 03:22AM

Most manufacturers will void the warranty if you change the finish in any way.

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