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Finish over decal on woven graphite handle??
Posted by: Walt Davenport (---.hr.hr.cox.net)
Date: March 05, 2010 07:44PM

Building a small diameter rod that requires a rather large decal; rear grip is woven graphite tube and that's where he wants the decal to go.

What's going to be best finish over the decal &graphite tube without using epoxy? I was thinking Spar Urethane or Krylon clear acrylic.

I've never tried to finish over this material, and with the addition of the decal I'd like to get it right on the first shot.

Many Thanks!

Walt Davenport
"Roadhouse Rods"



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/05/2010 07:45PM by Walt Davenport.

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Re: Finish over decal on woven graphite handle??
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: March 05, 2010 08:01PM

Why do you not want to use an epoxy wrap finish ??> Did some one tell you it was bad to use ???

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Finish over decal on woven graphite handle??
Posted by: Walt Davenport (---.hr.hr.cox.net)
Date: March 05, 2010 08:14PM

trying to keep the finish as thin as possible and really didn't want to use pg if i didn't have to.

never heard anything one way or the other good or bad, but then again I rarely use graphite tubing, and have never finished over it.

Walt Davenport
"Roadhouse Rods"

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Re: Finish over decal on woven graphite handle??
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: March 05, 2010 10:14PM

I use Helmsman Spar Urethane. Check the photo page under my name if you want to see how this looks - how smooth and clear the finish is.

If you intend to put a decal on the grip, do so after the grip has been epoxy coated and then sanded smooth. Then top coat with a couple or three coats of the Helmsman.

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Re: Finish over decal on woven graphite handle??
Posted by: Charlie Armontrout (---.dmt.ntelos.net)
Date: March 05, 2010 10:17PM

Definitely use the epoxy as it was designed for what you want to protect. Save the Spar and the Krylon for lawn furniture.

A nice glassy coat of epoxy will do wonders for the finished look of the rod. Just make sure the tube is squeeky clean so the decal and epoxy will adhere properly.

Good luck.

Charlie

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Re: Finish over decal on woven graphite handle??
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: March 05, 2010 10:25PM

Urethane is much harder and more abrasion resistant than epoxy. Again, check the photo page and compare the urethane coated grips against any that are said to be epoxy coated. There is a huge difference in appearance.

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Re: Finish over decal on woven graphite handle??
Posted by: Vella (---.sd.sd.cox.net)
Date: March 05, 2010 10:30PM

I've done several carbon fiber grips with decals and I use urethane as well, Much harder than epoxy

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Re: Finish over decal on woven graphite handle??
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 05, 2010 10:49PM

The epoxy used for rod wraps remains somewhat soft and flexible as it must for guides. It will also scratch much easier then the urethane.

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Re: Finish over decal on woven graphite handle??
Posted by: Walt Davenport (---.hr.hr.cox.net)
Date: March 06, 2010 12:56AM

Thanks guys, spar urethane it is.

Walt Davenport
"Roadhouse Rods"

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Re: Finish over decal on woven graphite handle??
Posted by: Bob Balcombe (---.ka.centurytel.net)
Date: March 06, 2010 03:37AM

I would also put one coat of CP over the decal

Good Wraps Bob

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