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Cork tape
Posted by: Eddie Hinote (---.dhcp.leds.al.charter.com)
Date: July 25, 2008 07:32PM

When wraping a butt with cork tape, should I scuff the blank for a good bond with the adhesive backing? This is my first time to use the tape. Any advice???? Thanks, E...

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Re: Cork tape
Posted by: Milton (Hank) Aldridge (---.maine.res.rr.com)
Date: July 25, 2008 08:06PM

Hi E,

Yes you should create a Water Brake Free surface with a gray scotchBrite pad. Here is instruction for doing so:

[www.rodbuilding.org]

Hank
On The Rocks Fishing
Wells, ME.

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Re: Cork tape
Posted by: Barry Thomas Sr (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: July 25, 2008 08:21PM

you should not have any problems with it sticking, I have one here thats 10 years old. All I did was wipe it with Alcohol

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Re: Cork tape
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: July 25, 2008 08:22PM

It will help, but isn't totally necessary. The adhesive on the cork tape isn't quite in the same position that an epoxy or other adhesive would be. But, yes, you will get a better bond if you prepare surface as noted.

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Re: Cork tape
Posted by: Eddie Hinote (---.dhcp.leds.al.charter.com)
Date: July 25, 2008 09:36PM

Thanks for the help. E...

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