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Metallic twist pro wrap
Posted by: Zachary Kowasz (---.sub-174-252-119.myvzw.com)
Date: August 22, 2012 09:29PM

I was thinking about using metallic twist on one of my next builds, I know you do not have to use color preserve on metallic and I usually use colorfast for main wraps, does the metallic twist require the use of CP since it is partially just plain nylon?

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Re: Metallic twist pro wrap
Posted by: lorenzo tellez (---.hsd1.il.comcast.net)
Date: August 22, 2012 10:57PM

I do with mine, since it does got nylon, the mettalic part doesn't, wether it does or not I put cp on anyways, cause it helps with the bubbles, and it keeps it together until I am ready to put a coat of epoxy on it. Thats just what I would do. tight wraps!

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Re: Metallic twist pro wrap
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: August 23, 2012 11:26AM

Like Lorenzo does

Also Regular Nylon with CP will give you better and brighter color of the thread

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Metallic twist pro wrap
Posted by: Andres Perez (---.coastalsystemsint.com)
Date: August 23, 2012 11:46AM

Do a test section on a scrap blank and apply CP on half. Apply the epoxy and see which one you like the most. I did this test and decided to go with the CP. As Bill stated, is is a briter color.

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Re: Metallic twist pro wrap
Posted by: Bob McKamey (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: August 23, 2012 12:16PM

The best suggestion that I have heard, has been by Andres. You will never beat test wraps to make the decision. Wrap thread in the area where the handle will be installed. That way when you remove the test wraps of thread, it won't matter since you will be covering with the handle. You will then be able to see how the thread color appears on the actual blank color.

Bob McKamey
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
bobm@mudhole.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/23/2012 12:24PM by Bob McKamey.

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