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Re: Clear silk wraps
Posted by: Mike Hubbert (---)
Date: August 30, 2023 08:42PM

Thanks Phil,

Love my Crystal Coat finish on all my rods. Do you apply alcohol immediately before you epoxy as many suggest, or just Crystal Coat?

I’m currently doing a cyan and natural Iconglass rods, they look great. I like doing 3 coats, to keep them thin.

Thanks for the input

Mike

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Re: Clear silk wraps
Posted by: Mike Hubbert (---)
Date: August 30, 2023 08:44PM

Phil,

If I could ask about which silk you are using?

Mike

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Re: Clear silk wraps
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---)
Date: August 31, 2023 01:06PM

I am currently using Hitena and have used Pearsall and YLI. all perform well Pearsall's was very good but no longer available.

I do not apply alcohol to wraps at anytime!

I did clears wraps on a Iconoglass Cyan, turned out great!

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Re: Clear silk wraps
Posted by: Mike Hubbert (---)
Date: August 31, 2023 01:59PM

Thanks Phil,

I’m doing 6 Iconglass rods, natural, Cyan, grey and the new blue. Have the Natural and Cyan on the dryer now and look great, waiting on the blue and grey. thanks for the help.

Mike

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