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Matte Clear Finish
Posted by: David Spence (204.152.2.---)
Date: January 05, 2010 09:29AM

I'm trying to duplicate a rod I built recently and I can't remember the blank. I know the length and the lure weight but I'm not sure what "matte clear finish" is? How would you describe it-Thanks-David Spence, Cape Custom Rods, Beaufort, N.C.

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Re: Matte Clear Finish
Posted by: Lance Dupre (---.hsd1.la.comcast.net)
Date: January 05, 2010 09:58AM

Batsons RX7 Rainshadow blanks are described as a matte clear finish.

Lance

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Re: Matte Clear Finish
Posted by: David Spence (204.152.2.---)
Date: January 05, 2010 10:04AM

I can find the matte clear blank, I just can't remember what matte clear looks like. Thanks-David

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Re: Matte Clear Finish
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: January 05, 2010 10:23AM

Min Wax has several clears in spray cans that are Gloss, I think Semi-gloss and a Mat. I get mine at Home Depot. maybe pick up a can or two and try them on some scrap to see what they look like.

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Matte Clear Finish
Posted by: David Spence (204.152.2.---)
Date: January 05, 2010 10:33AM

Does "matte clear" look like a matte finish with a glossy coat-I know this is arcane and probably simple but I just want to be sure there is a gloss finish to the rod. I know what a plain matte finish looks like-just want to make sure that "clear" means gloss over the clear. Thanks!

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Re: Matte Clear Finish
Posted by: David Spence (---.nccourts.org)
Date: January 05, 2010 10:41AM

To be more specific-how does it look as compared to a clear gloss finish as on Forecast blanks. Hope that helps>

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Re: Matte Clear Finish
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: January 05, 2010 10:56AM

I guess you could say it is like a clear finish sanded with a very fine Scotch pad or 1000 sand paper. A clear with out the shine or gloss. Kin of dull looking.

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Matte Clear Finish
Posted by: David Spence (---.nccourts.org)
Date: January 05, 2010 11:56AM

Thanks Bill-I've got the idea and know that's the same finish on the first blank-Thanks! )Giving that description is almost as hard as describing how to tie a knot without using pictures).

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Re: Matte Clear Finish
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: January 06, 2010 10:51AM

Your very welcome

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Matte Clear Finish
Posted by: Robert Moody (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: January 27, 2010 05:50PM

Bill,
Do you clear cote every rod that you refinish. I have a black 14 ft heaver that my customer wants dark green. The paint is not a problem but I just can't decide whether or not to clear cote or not. I would hope that clear would help protect the finish but I am worried about the cracking that will probably happen when flexed. This rod is used more in long distance casting rather than for fishing. Thanks


Bob

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