Yes, there's a zillion Permagloss questions already. But, I really thought I'd pick the brains of some more experienced people before I go and mess up a perfectly good rod.

Is it possible to easily apply a full coating or two of permagloss on completed rods (ie: over epoxy-finished thread wraps?) I've finished building my father an SCII spinning rod and have yet to give it to him. I like the black colour but it's a little dull, so I was thinking about wiping it with a coat or two of permagloss that I recently bought but wasn't sure if it was easily possible at this (finished) stage. I don't mind damping the action a bit on this rod, as he will just use it to troll flies.

It has been my experience, that it sticks to everything. I would take 400 grit paper and hit the wraps to knock off oil or other debris so the permagloss would stick. Should work fine.

Terry

Right. Might be easier to use a piece of Scotchbrite since you'll be working around some irregular surfaces with those guides and all.

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Excellent! I'll practice a bit on some old rods first. Thanks guys!