I've never used permagloss. I am thinking about the threadless wraps.
Does permagloss yellow like some of the epoxies?

No!

Stan Grace
Helena, MT
"Our best is none too good"

Ralph brought some "threadless" rods to the Show that he did over thirty years ago with Perma Gloss. They were absolutely clear! Really amazing stuff.

There was a post yesterday that questioned the "dumb bells" that form at the end of the finish edge when multiple coats are used. These shapes seem to get exagerated when you allow the Perma Gloss to stand for a couple of hours to thicken before application. After about four coats the funny shapes will start to develop on the ends. I am knocking off the ridge with a small wedge of 800 grit stick used wet and then finishing with fresh stuff out of the can.

Bll;
thanks, Looking at your rods at the show, really got me thinking about lightening up my rods that you were looking at.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/24/2007 05:42PM by Steve Gardner.

Getting rod of weight is nearly always a very good thing. Although, any weight savings from threadless guide wraps is going to be very slight. Still, it's something you might try. I had an all holographic rod at the show (holo reel, blank and guides) and it got some pretty good reviews. For me it was a technique that allowed me to keep everything the same without having to introduce a thread color that would detract from the overall effect I was going for.

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Bill,
He said "Rod Crafter", not Rodmaker

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

**For me it was a technique that allowed me to keep everything the same without having to introduce a thread color that would detract from the overall effect I was going for.**
Ever try using something like fluorocarbon leader as thread? So long as the finish doesn't melt it, should be strong and fairly invisible (if you believe the advertising)..

Wonder how long before someone scraps the guide frames completely and permaglosses the rings alone to the blank.

Different strokes for different folks, but I'll never worry about what sounds like 1/4 ounce or less.Especially if the nagging thought is possibly trading off durability. If it got to that point, first I would think I am terribly out of shape, and then next think I need to work on bigger fish. :-)

The Flourocarbon will turn silver once you apply finish to it. It won't disappear - it was one of the first things I tried.

You aren't giving up much in the way of durability with the threadless guide wraps. They're very strong and quite durable. In fact, the biggest problem is how to go about getting a guide off in case you need to replace it.

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