I have been really intrested in learning how to do the transparent guide wraps, i have bought white slik as that is what i have read works the best, i found at one time a good write up on this site about how to do them but am having tons of trouble getting back to it, what i remember is i could use thinned FC or perma gloss i have perma gloss and would like to know a little more about the process of getting the slik to go completly transparent. THANKS in advance to any and all who can help guide me in the right direction

I use white Gossomer silk thread, then apply a coat of Threadmaster epoxy thinned to almost water consistency with Denatured alcohol. let this cure a couple of days ,the thinning prolongs the curing. Then apply a second unthinned coat. They should completely disappear.

so any two part rod finish will work or just ceritian ones

Any two part will work Kevin.

Kevin, Also take a look at the #212 natural silk from FishHawk. It is more popular than white with the bamboo builders for transparent wraps.

The only thread that I could get to go transparent is Pearsall's Gossamer Silk. All other thread that I tried would not go clear for me. This thread could not be seen.

i got fish hawk #002 i have seen some post around the net saying it works i am going to try it first just because i already have it and hope for the best if not then i will get #212 i was thinking it was to tan in color to go completely clear, but kinda makes sense seeing has how yellow and tan nylon go alot clearer than white

The white Pearsalls Gossamer goes completely clear! I have customers swear that I had not used any thread at all on my clear wraps on both Bamboo and Graphite blanks.

Pearsall's Gossamer or Naples have provided my best results to date.