Tying for a customer using pro wrap flo green and flo orange a thread. No matter how tite I pack this thread, I see dark color behind thread. Should I have used a white base first or what is the solution??? thanks

White paint base sounds reasonable, you didn't mention whether you gave the wrap a good burnish.

A white paint base makes yellow and, I suspect, light green and light orange "pop."

Did you use CP Even with NCP bright colors it helps Thicker thread also helps There D is not as thick as old school

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/12/2015 11:19AM by bill boettcher.

I did burnish and wrap very titely. Used cp . been building long time but never used these colors before.

Just use orange paint on the blank before wrapping.

When doing ice rods, I spray all of the tips with fl orange for better tip visibility. Then I use NCP florescent orange thread with no issue at all.

For guides, just tape off the area of the wrap and use the pain sprayer to do a quick coat with paint and you will be good to go.

Be safe

Hello,

I always paint the blank white if wrapping neons.

As mentioned, it really helps.

-chad

Light colored neon will look dingy on a dark blank. Best to put a light paint under it if you want the brilliance of the neon.

Even when painting fluorescent colors a light colored base is used. Usually white.

Any type of paint??water based or paint like testors. Will finish bother paint . thanks for all advice, first time with neon colors. sprayed or brushed?

Hello,

I use either Krylon Fusion/Krylon Supermaxx, Rustoleum Universal, or Rustoleum Painter's Touch in semi-gloss white.

All are rattle-can type paints developed for use on plastic and hold up fine to the flexing of a rod blank.

I mark the beginning and end of where the wrap will be, tape off the blank, then proceed to dull the finish within the taped-off area w/a scotchbrite pad or similar.

After the dust is blown off, two to three very thin coats of paint are applied and the masking tape removed after a few hours drying time.

I will wait at least a week or more for the paint to fully cure, then wrap and finish as usual. Have had no problems with the above-mentioned paints.

-chad

p.s.

The masking tape is only used to help with keeping lines straight during painting and de-glossing. To mask off the rest of the blank from overspray, I use newspaper wrapped around and taped in place. It's also a good idea to test whatever masking tape you use on the blank to make sure it won't harm the finish when removed.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/13/2015 12:20AM by Chad Barlongo.

Look for a pep boys or any auto parts that carries Dupli Color paints These are auto paint and are dry overnight You would not have to wate a week

Bill - willierods.com

In addition to white undercoats, you can also use silver which has a slightly different effect.

Thanks all ,much appreciated