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Rod makeover
Posted by:
David Luttig
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Date: June 10, 2021 08:16PM
So I took a Lamiglas walleye closer and stripped it down to the blank-everything off it, lightly wet sanded the blank down using 600 down to 2500 sand paper to remove any noticeable marks where the guides were. Blank looks really good. My question is, can I leave the blank the way it is and start the build or do I have to put a coat of Permagloss or similar on it? Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/10/2021 08:57PM by David Luttig. Re: Rod makeover
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: June 10, 2021 08:30PM
Graphite never needs a finish. Re: Rod makeover
Posted by:
Bill Hickey
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Date: June 10, 2021 09:14PM
2nd Spencer’s comment. Re: Rod makeover
Posted by:
David Luttig
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Date: June 10, 2021 09:16PM
Great. Thank you for the responses. I’m still not sure what I want to do but it’s nice to know I don’t have to put anything on it. I do like a gloss rod though for some reason. Re: Rod makeover
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: June 11, 2021 12:12PM
David,
If you want a gloss rod for some reason, build the rod as the blank is right now. Then about 2 weeks after the rod is finished to insure that the thread finish is 100% cured, use auto wax, to wax the blank and then hand polish it. It will have a nice shine with very little weight increase. Best wishes Re: Rod makeover
Posted by:
Norman Miller
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Date: June 11, 2021 01:18PM
If you want a little sheen, then Permagloss, if not, go as is. Wiping on Permagloss is quick and easy, and gives a very hard and durable finish that weighs next to nothing. Basically your choice.
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