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Spar as CP?
Posted by: John Straight (---.netsync.net)
Date: February 23, 2011 03:35PM

Has anyone ever used thinned spar varnish as color preserver, will it work?

JLS Custom Rods
Cassadaga, NY

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Re: Spar as CP?
Posted by: Ken Preston (---.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net)
Date: February 23, 2011 03:48PM

Spar on silk = transparent.
Spar on nylon = darkening

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Re: Spar as CP?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 23, 2011 04:32PM

I have tried Elmer's wood glue - thinned so it was not that white effect showing --- worked

There were alternatives to CP but a search I can not find them ??

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/23/2011 04:40PM by bill boettcher.

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Re: Spar as CP?
Posted by: Ken Finch (---.orlando-21rh15-16rt.fl.dial-access.att.net)
Date: February 23, 2011 04:44PM

Didn't work for me. Your milage may vary.

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Re: Spar as CP?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 23, 2011 06:13PM

depends on how you thinned it

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Spar as CP?
Posted by: John Straight (---.netsync.net)
Date: February 23, 2011 06:47PM

care to offer any suggestions

JLS Custom Rods
Cassadaga, NY

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Re: Spar as CP?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 24, 2011 09:53AM

I used regular tap water cold.

Bill - willierods.com

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