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Color preservative
Posted by:
Jim Alberts
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Date: January 21, 2016 03:33PM
Several years ago I built a fly rod (casts beautifully but cosmetically it is easy to tell it is a first rod) Anyway I am going to try it again and looking thru my old material I found a bottle of color preservative that I never opened, would it still be good? Probably 10 years old Re: Color preservative
Posted by:
Randolph Ruwe
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Date: January 21, 2016 03:41PM
What brand, and is it still liquid? Re: Color preservative
Posted by:
Jim Alberts
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Date: January 21, 2016 04:37PM
Gudebrod and yes it is still liquid, a little thick but Im not sure if it is supposed to be thick when new. Re: Color preservative
Posted by:
Michael Blomme
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Date: January 21, 2016 05:05PM
What color is it? Gudebrod use to make a CP that was clear (like water) called 811. Before they went belly up, they had problems with the 811 and changed to a milky type color preserver. I did not find that color preserver very good. So if your bottle is opaque and white I would do a test on it before using it on a new rod. If it is clear and not viscous, you might be able to use it, but I would do a test on it as well. Please note the amount of darkening after your tests are completed and allowed to dry. Good luck,
Mike Blomme Re: Color preservative
Posted by:
Jim Alberts
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Date: January 21, 2016 05:24PM
Thanks Mike, I think for the small amount CP costs I will just buy a new bottle and not take a chance. In the overall cost CP is negligible. Re: Color preservative
Posted by:
Michael Blomme
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Date: January 22, 2016 02:09AM
Jim,
I have been using Riddance ChromaSeal CP. I think it has the best color retention. There are many others that various rod builders use and they seem to be satisfied with them. All Cps currently being manufactured will work. You will have to try them and se which ones you like. Mike Blomme Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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