I don't want to use NCP, I was just wondering if the Alps brand changed color with the application of thread finish or does it stay pure black. Thanks
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Can anyone tell me if they've tried the Alps black NCP thread. Is it as black as the pro wrap thread or the fishhawk thread. I've noticed that some of the NCP threads tend to lean towards more of a dark gray or dark blue than a real black. Thanks for replies. Question answered. Just received in the mail, under uv light it's in between a medium and dark blue, with the size d slightly da
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Can you put generation 4 thread finish on top of threadmaster finish? Thanks.
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I've got the Alps power wrapper and don't like the power of the motor. Can I just take the 90 watt motor out and replace it with the 150 watt with no modifications? Thanks.
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Thanks.
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I've owned countless rods over the years and noticed the quality is cheap across the board in the finish quality. Heavily fished factory rods start to come apart a few years, and I was wondering about custom rods. How long do those 7 or 8 inch solid thread butt wraps last on a custom rod that was put together properly with high quality coatings.
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I used it and it turned out to be the best paint job I've done on my blanks. With the original Factory coat on the blanks the rods would always come apart. After using the spray max , I found that it stuck together the entire day. it wasn't necessary to continuously reattach the rod. The coating is extremely hard but flexible, very tough. Out of all the different spray paints that I've used, spra
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Thanks Tom.
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I think your right Tom, i remember wrapping them looser at the tips to try and cover the metal shine cause of the hard angle. Did same mistake on two rods, will take it off, grind and tight wrap. Thanks.
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No, it's my build
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Hairline cracks at the end of guide feet, what is the cause?
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