blank supplier said I could put the rod info decal they supply directly on the rod blank and finish over it which I did and it worked fine. However I can see the edges of the decal, which I dont like. Any way to make it "disappear" next time?

Did you put a layer of finish UNDER the label as well? If not, that will usually be the reason for an outline.

nope ,didnt do that. poop

call the supplier You can probably get another and redo it

Bill - willierods.com

seems like too much hassle to redo it. The rod is for me ( second build) so its not that big of a deal. Now I know

You could always over wrap it with thread (or a tiger wrap) and epoxy that, then add a new decal.

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If you only have one coat of clear on Just for the H of it put another on and see

Bill - willierods.com

bill boettcher Wrote:
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> If you only have one coat of clear on Just for the
> H of it put another on and see


That will actually magnify the raised edge.

Thanks for all the advise fellas. The edge didnt raise but you can still see it. I think I'll leave it, its a flippin stick just for me so it will be fine. But on the next one.............. Scott

I've only put a few of those decals on but I've always put them directly on the blank and burnished the edges hard and that hides them pretty well. Hardest thing for me was not to leave a finger print or ridges from tweezers.

Jim Mowl -- If you place a piece of clear tape over the decal and allow the length of the tape to extend beyond each side of the decal by a inch, you will have a system that allows you to handle the decal without fingerprints. Hold the ends of the clear tape with your left and right hand, place the decal on the rod, rub it down well and remove the clear tape.

Bob McKamey
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
bobm@mudhole.com

When ever I apply any label, even waterslides, I always trim the label edges while holding the cutting blade at a 45 degree angle. The resulting tapered edges lay down on the rod blank without any ridge.

Thanks,
Chad Huderle

Huderle Custom Rods
Prior Lake, MN

Chad Huderle Wrote:
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> When ever I apply any label, even waterslides, I
> always trim the label edges while holding the
> cutting blade at a 45 degree angle. The resulting
> tapered edges lay down on the rod blank without
> any ridge.

Also a good tip.
Thanks Chad

Thanks for the tip Bob,
Cant believe I didn't think of it. We do it the same way to save an reuse nameplate lettering on vehicles.
Sometimes my stupidity amazes me..