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Rod Paint
Posted by:
Robert Flowers
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Date: August 01, 2020 09:11PM
I have a new CTS Quartz CristalGlass blank. with a gorgeous lime-green finish. In removing some thread wraps due to an imperfection, I accidentally removed a little paint. Can anyone recomend a paint, or ink that will adhere to this very smooth rod blank. I want to make this little piece of the blank beautiful again. Any help would be appreciated.
Tight Lines and Frisky fish RJF Re: Rod Paint
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: August 01, 2020 09:23PM
Robert,
I wouldn't try to match paint. Depending what guide it is - you may try lengthening the wrap to cover the flaw. If you want - I will contact the factory to see if they will send you a small paint sample. But you will see the patch. You can always get a new section for $41. Contact me if you want to do that. BTW - that is one reason, besides weight, that I always get my personal blanks in the CTS' P2000 finish - raw carbon or raw glass. Herb Distrib. CTS Rod Blanks Re: Rod Paint
Posted by:
david taylor
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Date: August 01, 2020 11:21PM
If you are using colored thread, just cover that area with thread and you will be fine. Re: Rod Paint
Posted by:
Robert Flowers
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Date: August 02, 2020 12:01AM
Herb, how do I contact you. I really want this rod to be perfect.
Tight Lines and frisky fish RJF Re: Rod Paint
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: August 02, 2020 12:41AM
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Those glass colors are fantastic -aren't they?? Herb Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/02/2020 12:42AM by Herb Ladenheim. Re: Rod Paint
Posted by:
Bill Sidney
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Date: August 02, 2020 12:41AM
...... I was late with the info William Sidney AK Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/03/2020 01:30PM by Bill Sidney. Re: Rod Paint
Posted by:
Robert Flowers
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Date: August 02, 2020 01:23PM
I was able to move the guide about a sixteenth of an inch and re-wrap. The thread covered the visual blemish. I checked the spine on all four sections to just make sue everything lined up properly/ I just have two more guides to wrap, and the hook keeper. This thing is almost done. I can hardly wait to cast it. Thanks everyone,for your replies. I like this board.
If any of you love to cook, another great board is discusscooking.com. You can fin me there as Chief Longwind of the North. I know it has nothing to do with rod building, but is a great place to find great ways to prepare fish. tight Lines, and frisky fish RJF Re: Rod Paint
Posted by:
Phil Erickson
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Date: August 02, 2020 03:42PM
CTS generally provides alignment marks on their blanks. Re: Rod Paint
Posted by:
Robert Flowers
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Date: August 02, 2020 06:12PM
Phil, that clears up a concern that I had. Someone else told me those marks showed where the spine was. When I tested each section, the marks did not line up with the spine. Now I know why. I found it hard to believe that a rod company with the reputation of CTS could get it so wrong. They didn't. All is good. Thanks.
Tight Lines and frisky dish RJF Re: Rod Paint
Posted by:
Jay Dubay
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Date: August 02, 2020 08:09PM
Herb are you selling our stocking the CTS Crystal Coat rod finish? Thanks! Jay Re: Rod Paint
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: August 02, 2020 09:16PM
Re CTS spine marks. They are on the bottom of a fly rod blank.
I don't order them for my personal blanks for two reasons: 1. They are on the bottom - is cumbersome with reel attached. 2. Mark on female ferrule is covered with thread wrap. Re Crystal Coat: I ordered a few small kits. They are out of stock - the size and price has changed. I will post when I know details. Herb Re: Rod Paint
Posted by:
Jay Dubay
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Date: August 03, 2020 03:38AM
Thank You! <º))))>< Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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