I am looking for a durable finish to be applied to flat black graphite rod blanks. Also, how is it applied. I appreciate any input.
Thanks, Joe

PermaGloss or Lumaseal. Both are moisture curing urethanes and provide exceptional hardness yet great flexibility, while being very lightweight. Do a search for either for application tips. They are best "wiped" or "swiped" onto the blank rather than being brushed.

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You can also just leave it as is and wrap on it ???

Depending on who made it and if it is a Durable Finish

Bill - willierods.com

Are you trying to coat the entire rod ????

Yes, I want to coat the entire blank. It's already wrapped but I think I can work around that. What I need is the proper application method.

Thanks

It'll be much harder to do with the guides in place. Blank refinishing is best done with a naked blank. You can try brushing on urethane, or mask off the guide wraps and use spray urethane (exterior gloss) to the areas you wish to finish.

I assume you know that it is not necessary to apply finish to the rod blank and are only doing this from a personal cosmetic standpoint.

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Permagloss, Lumiseal, and other urethanes are besy wiped on thinly.

The best method for doing this is to use a piece of coffee filter and work quickly.