I've built a custom fly rod grip using some green composite cork as an accent. Customer would like the cork sealed with Cork Seal. I've never used this product on Composite cork. Anything I should known about the outcome or effects on composite before I do it?

Thanks
Harold

Any composite, burl, or exotic cork you put Cork Seal on is just going to look twice as good!! And it will hold up a little better.

Don't hesitat, there's no downside.

Have fun - Marc

My experience has been that the U-40 Cork Seal darkens composite cork considerably. Test on a scrap if you have one. You might be successful using some tape to mask it off if your test darkens more than you like. Show it to your customer if you can-then the decision is his.

Chris

The green composite cork will get a bit darker and the green will become more vivid. Wet a conposite cork ring and take a look at it.

Thanks Guys. Cork seal on and it looks great. I'll post some pics when I finish the rod in the next day or two.

Cheers
Harold

Dumb question, is cork seal and Tru oil similar products? TIA

No. One is an oil and one is a sealer. Different purpose.

I think they both seal ........ Tru Oil is basically used to clean the stocks of guns . Some rodbuilders use it on cork handles. I've used both. They both work well. THey both darken the cork too but tru oil seem to give a darker sheen but it also highlights the different shades and any pits giving it a classic look in my opinion ........

Tru-Oil is actually a polymerized oil finish. Not really a cleaner. It's meant to be used as hard, tough, exterior coating.

Tru-Oil has a dark amber cast. Cork Seal is relatively clear.

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From the Tru Oil .......... made from Linseed and other oils .......... same stuff that has been used to seal wood for centuries ....... including some of the finest fishing lures .........

"Tru-Oil® Gun Stock Finish
There is no better oil finish! TRU-OIL Gun Stock Finish is the professional's choice for gunstock (or furniture) finishing for more than 30 years. Its unique blend of linseed and natural oils dries fast and will not cloud, yellow or crack with age and resists water damage. TRU-OIL Gun Stock Finish penetrates deeply and forms a tough, clear, hard finish that protects and enhances the beauty of fine woods. For a hand rubbed, satin luster, simply buff with steel wool and rubbing compound or use Stock Sheen & Conditioner. Excellent as a sealer for under butt plates, recoil pads and in inletted actions to prevent stock damage. Use the liquid for fast filling of the pores and the aerosol for the final finish. "

I use it on my gun stocks everytime I clean them ......... they look great ........ also looks good on the cork grips ...........



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/12/2008 03:25PM by Richard Hahn.

"Other Oils" which are polymerized (superheated) oils. Tru-Oil is a wiping varnish, not an oil finish as are typical oil finishes such as linseed or tung type oils. Those never harden and cannot be built up to any depth. Tru-Oil does indeed dry very hard and can be built up to a nice depth with several coats.

I have no idea how you are using it to clean anything since it's not a cleaner, but if it works for you, that's fantastic.


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I prefer Tru Oil as you can control the sheen that you want by the number of coats and it gives a very lustrous finish that really brings out the grain in burl cork as well as wood. It's also pretty tough stuff!

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!!