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Carbon Fiber Grip Finish
Posted by: Bob Randerson (---.dhcp.eucl.wi.charter.com)
Date: August 28, 2013 07:08PM

I have a question regarding a Tom Kirkman YouTube video instructing application of a urethane finish to carbon fiber grips. Tom makes a strong point not to use any solvent to clean the grip prior to application of the urethane. Unfortunately, I saw this AFTER doing just that (thinner) used to clean up the rod bond used in gluing the grip to the blank. What do I need to do at this point to prep the grip for application of PermaGloss (remove solvent residue)? Thanks.

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Re: Carbon Fiber Grip Finish
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: August 28, 2013 07:11PM

Just go over it with some Scotchbrite and apply the topcoat. You didn't ruin anything, you just don't want the last step in your preparation to be a solvent wipe.

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Re: Carbon Fiber Grip Finish
Posted by: Bob Randerson (---.dhcp.eucl.wi.charter.com)
Date: August 28, 2013 07:21PM

Got it. Thanks Tom.

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Re: Carbon Fiber Grip Finish
Posted by: bobby stout (147.58.99.---)
Date: August 29, 2013 12:10PM

i put a 7' rod on my power wrapper and follow Tom's instructions and the rod finish was smoth and look good. I had buffed the rod and painted it black before puttig the PermaGloss

Bobby Stout
Bloomburg, TX

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