Ok I want to start putting a logo in the split of my grips. I have notice that they have finish over the logo. What kind of finish is it and how is it applied? I tried with a small brush and epoxy like i do my wraps with and it looks awful.


Oh yeah who can print my logos I have the design?

Decal Connection has done my decals in the past, make sure you measure correctly.. Also remembere full color decals have a white backing, so if its a Matte Grey finish rod stick with basic colors for the logo. I used regular epoxy over the decals and apply with brush

i just put decal on my last rod, the peel and stick from decal connection, i will never purchase a water slide again.
put the finish over top and it looks the best i have ever done. went back into shop while it was drying 3 times just to look at the decal.
If they can put your logo on a peel and stick and i am sure they can, you won't be disappointed

Decals are covered with regular epoxy just like a guide wrap. The longer the area covered by the epoxy the more challenging it will be to get a smooth level finish, areas of thicker and thinner finish will form humps. The best technique is to hand turn the rod while wicking off any excess finish each time you rotate the rod 180º.

I find it helpful to put a thin layer of finish epoxy on the rod before applying the decal. This smoothes out any surface irregularities and helps to prevent the micro bubbles that cause "haze" under the decal.

George Forster
Fort Collins, CO

i have used Decals Connections peal and stick. very nice. no trimming needed. I always put a coat of CP on and then finish.

They can make up any thing you want.

Bill - willierods.com

I use an old credit card to help smooth & level out the epoxy finish over the decals. Works for me.

Jay -

I've struggles in the past with decals. I have tried several methods including some of the above. You will need to practice on a spare piece of rod blank to find what works best for you.
Here's what has worked for me, but remember there are several other good methods as well.

1 Apply a thin layer of epoxy on the blank where you are going to apply your decal at the same time you apply the first layer on your guide wraps.
2 Use long, horizontal brush strokes on the decal area.
3 I use the same Decal Connection Peel-N-Stick decals. There are a couple vendors you can buy this type of media from to print your own decals on an ink jet printer.
4 Then apply 2-3 thin coats of finish. (I always have to apply several thin layers to get rid of the waves over the decal)
-If I don't apply multiple layers I get the waves guaranteed.

What I do on long areas is put the finish on, then watch it a while and look at the light going across it. If it looks wavy, I stop the turner and take off any drips. Then start it again. Waves are usually too much finish.
Several thin coats are better then one heavy coat.

Bill - willierods.com

I use a clearcoat acrylic spray finish. I had always used it to stabilize my gel pen so it wouldn't smear when finish was applied. I experimented with spraying the clearcoat over a decal and it worked perfectly. You must wait an hour or so to be absolutely sure the decal is completely dry, any moisture will ruin it.. Spray lightly with the acrylic. After the spray dries, apply epoxy finish and it comes out beautiful.

Ronnie