I don't know where this went so I will try again. I just stripped an old boat rod blank and was wondering what type of finish or paint I should use to cover up the white blank. Also how to apply it so it looks more prfessional with no streaks. Are there a variety of colors? Finally, do I need to put some sort of clear protective finish on top of it? Thanks for your help. This phorum is great!

This topic has been discussed at length many times. Use the "search" button above
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I've had limited success with Krylon and another brand (can't remember) spray paint
and clear coat.

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

Go to your local hardware store and purchase appliance epoxy paint. Colors are limited but black or white are widely available. Epoxy paint flexes, does not chip, and does not need to be top coated with a clear coat. It is easy to apply right out of the spray can.

Lou

Most of the time I wrap the entire blank with black thread and coat it with flex coat. Give it a couple of days to dry and wrap as you wolud a new blank. Faster than painting, cheaper than painting, holds up better than painting. Jesse

Jessie,,, you must be a REALLY fast wrapper. Wrapping the entire blank faster than painting? You must not be comparing to spraying. How's the action once you finish?

Permagloss sets pretty darn fast. Against a white blank, adding some tints made for plastics (like from TAP Plastics or a craft store) would probably give a pretty nice candy or pearl effect. Just a thought.

I am refurbing several old friends now. One from 1975. Much as I like those old buddies, you spend a bunch of time and trouble cleaning them up to the point you can actually start building on them. If I wasn't very sentimental, I'd recommend starting from scratch. So much easier not having to deal with all the stripping and cleanup. A $20 eglass blank today is probably the technical equal or superior of my 1975 Sabre.