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How to dull gold finished guides
Posted by:
Dale Thompson
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Date: March 30, 2024 10:49AM
Is there any way to dull the finish on bright gold guides? I would like to get a more suble or "antique" look on snake guides that are apparently only available in bright gold, Dale Thompson Small-time fly rod builder Re: How to dull gold finished guides
Posted by:
Ross Pearson
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Date: March 30, 2024 01:49PM
Steel wool: 0000 = finest would probably dull the finish. Re: How to dull gold finished guides
Posted by:
David Baylor
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Date: March 31, 2024 07:37AM
It sounds as if you may be looking for a tarnished look? I wonder if some kind of etching cream or liquid would work?
I just did a quick Google search for "getting a tarnished look on new metal" Soaking in vinegar seemed to be the most common response, Followed by bleach, and saltwater. Undoubted ably a slower process than some kind of abrasive, but may be more of what you're looking for. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/31/2024 07:45AM by David Baylor. Re: How to dull gold finished guides
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: March 31, 2024 09:25AM
Be careful - the top coating was designed to provide a hard wear surface for your line. Anything you do to dull it could result in a guide that is hard on your line and/or that doesn't last as long as it might have otherwise.
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Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: March 31, 2024 09:34AM
There are bronze colored fly guides around, but the matching stripper could be an extended search. Re: How to dull gold finished guides
Posted by:
Ron Schneider
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Date: April 02, 2024 09:22AM
We still have some of the Pac Bay "English Bronze" (Ti Bronze) fly guides.
I show a very limited stock of both 1 foot fly and snake guides. Also, stripping guides, large 2 ft hook-keepers, and 1 ft and 2ft of the special "drop-shot" style, and tip tops. Give me a "holler", either phone or email. Best wishes, Ron Schneider Schneider's Rod Shop Mountain Home, Arkansas [www.schneidersrods.com] mtnron40@yahoo.com 870-424-3381 Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/03/2024 04:51PM by Ron Schneider. Re: How to dull gold finished guides
Posted by:
david taylor
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Date: April 02, 2024 08:39PM
I'd scrap the idea of dulling them and go with different guides. Dulling them may be setting you up for further problems down the line. Re: How to dull gold finished guides
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: April 03, 2024 01:31AM
If you're interested the then owner of Pac Bay assured me the Ti Bronze guides would hold up very well and so far, they have over the last 12 years or more on the Super Seeker salmon rod blank I put them on. Re: How to dull gold finished guides
Posted by:
Dale Thompson
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Date: April 09, 2024 11:44AM
Thanks all. I chose an ash color from Proof. It actually looks good. I've used this combination on several rods now. If anyone hears of "not bright" gold guides, let me know Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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