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Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
Jason Duong
(---.hlrn.qwest.net)
Date: March 08, 2016 11:57PM
If thread finish has cured and I clean it with DA will it affect the finish?
Thanks Re: Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
Michael Shea
(---.static.tpgi.com.au)
Date: March 09, 2016 01:34AM
Nope, not in my experience, provided its fully cured. Re: Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
Lindsay PELLETIER
(---.236.147.77.rev.sfr.net)
Date: March 09, 2016 02:34AM
Hello,
By cleaning a clear coating with a chemical (alcohol or other), you can reduce the gloss (flatten) of the epoxy or blank coating. If you really want to cleaning it with alcohol, you must be very gentle and use a soft cloth. Good luck. Re: Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: March 09, 2016 07:13AM
What's on it that you need to clean off? A furniture wax type product might be your better bet.
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Posted by:
Buzz Butters
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Date: March 09, 2016 07:33AM
Jason for any rod clean up consider using Iso alcohol (90%). I have had denatured take the finish and gloss coat off some very expensive blanks in the past. I understand you are going to clean guide wraps/finish but I would think you would have to get the denature on the blank also.
Buzz Re: Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: March 09, 2016 08:38AM
Jason,
Just keep chemicals like DNA away from rods after they have been built. If you want to clean the rod, use windex, or another mild spray on cleaner. It works very well and is not likely to affect any of the finish's on the rod blanks. If you happen to have gotten some dust or similar on a thread wrap after the rod has been finished, just use some low tack blue masking tape to tack off the dust and the rod will be good to go. Good luck Re: Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
John DeMartini
(12.54.94.---)
Date: March 09, 2016 10:30AM
Jason
I clean my rods with 409 or Fantastic (very soft brush and rag) , and I follow it with Johnsons paste wax or equivalent. John Re: Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
Jason Duong
(---.pools.spcsdns.net)
Date: March 09, 2016 11:50AM
Thanks everyone. I'm putting together a rod with cfx carbon handles and was going to coat them with thread finish before gluing it to the blank. I'm sure I'll get a little epoxy on the handle and wanted to see if cleaning it with DA was a bad idea. Re: Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: March 09, 2016 04:07PM
Jason,
Any reason not to apply rod finish to the handle at the same time that you put finish on your wraps? Re: Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
Roger Pascual
(---.statefarm.com)
Date: March 09, 2016 04:40PM
IMO, its better to ream out the handles after coating to prevent the foam core dust from getting into the fibers of the carbon fiber. Re: Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: March 09, 2016 07:44PM
Roger,
Makes perfect sense. I would expect that if you use alcohol to clean up your epoxy on the grip will likely be fine as long as it is only a little and you don't let it sit on the grip at all. Good luck Re: Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
Barry Thomas Sr
(50.153.118.---)
Date: March 09, 2016 08:42PM
A Rod Manuf. Recommended Simple Green Worked Well Re: Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
Jason Duong
(---.hlrn.qwest.net)
Date: March 09, 2016 11:53PM
I can glue it on before putting finish on it. Was still worried if I get some epoxy on the grips from the butt cap or reel seat I could clean it with something. Re: Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: March 10, 2016 11:11AM
Jason,
Minimize the use of alcohol and clean up any over running epoxy as needed. Then, go ahead and finish the rod. Finally when coating the guide wraps, if there are any issues with the finish on the grip, just apply an additional coat to clean up the grip if necessary. Be safe Re: Thread finish and denatured alcohol question
Posted by:
Norman Miller
(---.lightspeed.jcsnms.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 10, 2016 12:00PM
As far as finishing the cfx grips I prefer an over coat with permagloss rather than thread finish epoxy. It is easier to apply with fewer issues,, dries quickly, not as glossy, very hard and durable with a great feel. In addition, it is more resistant to alcohol. But that is my opinion, some like the glossy look of an epoxy finish. These are some of the things that make a rod a custom rod.
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