Making a few rods for kids -- I just wondered if there was a process for adding a coat of colorant such as glitter or color-shift powder to carbon fiber grips (using cfx grips). Use rod finish (Diamond II, etc.), mix in powder and go?

Thank you

RodMaker did a couple articles on this. First off, epoxy is not the best thing for coating carbon skinned grips. Use a urethane, such as PermaGloss. That gives you more clarity, hardness and less weight. Very fine glitter or any good pigment will work. The effect will be subtle as you cannot fully opaque PG. But yes, you can tint it.

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Most of NFC’s carbon fiber grips are available in 14 different colors. They could also be clear coated with or without pigment. Check out the last two pages of their catalog.
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Norm

Thank you Tom and Norman, appreciated. I've been away from the bench for awhile, I'll try a test grip with some permagloss.

Hello Mike.

Here are a few of the articles on Epoxy & Urethane tinting.

Vol/Issue..................Article.............................................Author..............................................Page.

18/5 Epoxy: Additives; Make Your Guide Wraps Glitter and Shine in the Sun. By Glenn McMurrian. 30
14/4 Urethane (PG) - Application Technique. By Tom Kirkman. 26
23/5 Urethane Application Technique By Tom Kirkman. 28
15/3 Urethane to Paint, Blank Coating Tool.(Clear Coating & Painting The Easy Way!). By Tom Kirkman. 22

Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.

Bob,

New Bern, NC.

Thank you Robert, appreciated!