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factory rod sticker
Posted by:
mick vickers
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Date: October 16, 2013 08:21AM
the edges of the rod sticker peeled up on two of the last three rods I've built. I put on a thin finish of pro kote and let dry. then I apply the sticker and another layer of pro kote. as the rod turn on the dryer (9rpm) I can see edges of the sticker begin to lift up. I use the same process for the decal connection stickers I use and no problems. what am I doing wrong? Re: factory rod sticker
Posted by:
Todd R. Vivian
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Date: October 16, 2013 09:13AM
Mick,
I have found that with the regular pro kote that it is too thin when initially mixed to apply directly to a decal area. I generally let it stand for 10 - 15 minutes after mixing to avoid this issue. Todd Regards, Todd Vivian Mud Hole Custom Tackle todd@mudhole.com Re: factory rod sticker
Posted by:
mick vickers
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Date: October 16, 2013 09:15AM
thank you todd! Re: factory rod sticker
Posted by:
Fred Trahan
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Date: October 16, 2013 11:25AM
I always apply color preserver around the edges and let dry before adding a topcoat. It holds the decal edges down. Re: factory rod sticker
Posted by:
Donald R Campbell
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Date: October 16, 2013 11:49AM
Mick,
I use ProKote exclusively and I spray all decals with two light coats of Krylon Crystal Clear before applying ProKote and that stopped all of the curling issues. Don Campbell don@sensorfishingrods.com Re: factory rod sticker
Posted by:
mick vickers
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Date: October 16, 2013 12:27PM
awesome ideas, thanks! Re: factory rod sticker
Posted by:
John E Powell
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Date: October 16, 2013 02:30PM
x2 on the color preserver, just need to seal the edge of the decals. Re: factory rod sticker
Posted by:
Bill Eshelman
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Date: October 17, 2013 07:09PM
I use two coats of cp before epoxying decals. one should do it, but why take a chance?
Bill Ohio Rod Builders Canton, Ohio Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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