i wonder if anyone can paint on blank ?? well i was trying to looking for a full black color blank but if i bought a slaute or gray and would like to paint into black so what kind paint should i use on blank ? i was about to trying make a nice look black//red on casting rod to match a abu garcia revo sx i got here from christimas last december it look nice but need to know if i can paint on blank to turn into full black black before i start wrapper ??
Josh

Josh,
You asked in the previous post about high modulus blanks. Painting a blank is a good way to throw away a lot of the advantages of the high modulus.

Josh,

Yes, blanks can be painted and there is a lot of information on this site (use the seach feature).
You may want to get a few builds under your belt before you dive in that deeply, however. There are a LOT of skills to learn and perfect, and throwning too many things into the mix at an early stage just adds complication that you don't need.

Keep the enthusiasm, however. All of your creative tendencies can be expressed as you go along. Take a look at the Photo pages to get an idea of the possibilities. Subscribe to Rod Maker magazine for even more ideas.


Walt

Walt Natzke
Ripon, CA



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/03/2010 09:27PM by Walt Natzke.

Josh,
Take some time and read more. You can find answers to nearly all of your questions using the search button. Your new at this and I understand your curiosity, but you'll be much better off searching and reading what you find. Not only will you get most of your questions answered, but you also get answers to many of the questions you haven't though of yet.

Take Care,
Robert

Josh,
Emory is correct. Paint weighs a lot. It increases the weight of a blank up to 7%. Sounds like a little bit but you can really feel it in the tip area.
I only purchase unpainted blanks.
Herb

what kind of paint do they use to pain on blank ? paiant spray ? will it anythings affect rod when it bend when it catch a fish ?? well i have read other fourm say it can cause creck, chip, and fall off and i'm not sure what kind paint should i use to paint blank how about gloss black paint ?
what about paint then make gloss whole rod to protect from creack when bend ??

I use Krylon Fusion with great success for the color and a good coat of Spar Urethane as a clear coat. Haven't had any complaints yet.