While I cant speak for their reasons i will speculate. The Graphite material of the reel seat uses a different paint process than metal as far as adhesion goes. You simply cannot paint it all at once. Personal opinion is it will will look terrible if the seat was all one color not like the rod jewelry it looks like with the contrast. I would relate that too a painter that paints over your ligh
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I have used Duplicolor paints from the auto stores. They are flexible and cover well in several light coats. I have one i then coated there entire rod in the rod dancer one part finish (similar to permagloss but not as hot). been about 6 years and it still looks great and it taken quite a beating
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The winding checks were probably from Mategi
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First thing you need to do is register with this site with your full first and last name as per the rules. This post will likely be deleted. Dot be discouraged by this. Its what keeps the riff faff away.
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Just wrap it in the grip area and see what it looks like. Then put the grip right over it , no need to remove it. You will find plenty of test wraps under my grips. The weight in that area will not be noticeable .
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You can say that again!!!
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One issue that may pop up is static build up in the blank it self causing it to attract dust..
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He is using a translator it translate thread to line
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If you use high pressure air do it outside of the finish room or take the rod to a clean room while you wait of the dust to settle that was certainly stirred when you used the air. Better off with the brush and blue tape. Tack cloth will possibly transfer the chemical in it to the wrap nd cause fisheyes. I never get to anal about dust . It really is a moot point
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19 inches and Flooding . Not a good combo. in Central Jersey . And since when do winter storms get named? Weather channel trying to claim rights to al the storms?
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Been laying low for a while on the rod building but getting ready to start up again. Any of the NERBS going to the ICRBE? I don't see a table or booth listed for them but thought I'd ask.
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Gonna be pretty hard to get a thin piece cut with out it getting sucked into the machine by the blade. Wood is rigid but foam is not and will travel into the void next to the blade . Any attempts t hold it to prevent that will most likely put personal safety at risk. Plus you will waste as much as you cut due to the kerf. Get craft foam as suggested above. Works fine .
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One thing I would NOT do is wash with water. Blush is moisture. Scuffing is all that is needed. Dust it off with a brush , no DNA or other solvents. They will contaminate it. Any dust left after brushing will not be noticeable after a fresh coat is applied.
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By the time you get the paint, the pearl coat then the clear coat and ruin three or four seats in the practice stage the matagi seat is a good deal. Then you need to hope it holds up to the abuse. Im sure a primer will be needed also to make every thing stick. I had access to a full automotive paint mixing system of years and experimented with some seats that were $10 a dozen, result? Get the M
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So there ya go
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Pop one out and go to the local auto parts store and have them match it up. All bearings have a number on them to cross reference.
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If I understand the question correctly I think you worded it wrong. The thread always goes over the top. The difference is the direction of rotation of the blank, the pac bay and similar the carriage feeds from in front of the blank while a renzetti feeds from behind. But still over the top
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Are you allowed to vote more than once ? I know the fedx grant you can vote once a day
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As Bill said the Duplicolor line is durable and flexible. Plus the array of colors is endless. As with any paint the prep before hand is very important.
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I fail to see a problem with that story....
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As Amirica is a frea cuntry bil you kan do what yuo want as fer as runnin gides geos
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Roger lives In a perfect world. We don't ,,
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You can take that 14% and do the math but why? Syringes work fine I mix .5 of each without issue.
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contact kevin on Facebook.....problems??oh yes
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The spacing can be changed by changing the number after the % sign in the script. There is an explanation in the help menu accessed at the top of the window . In the script builder there is A spacing option under where it says layout threads. Also to get familiar you can click the ? in the script builder window and it will give directions on how to modify things and highlight the part of the
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Pictures would certainly help
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Is it possible to remove the wrap and inspect the thread? I sure would like to see a picture . With my iPhone I can edit a photo and zoom way in.
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I'm wondering how much magnification you are using ? As stated make a few more wraps and inspect before applying finish. Is the condition visible to the naked eye ? I go over decorative wraps looking for gaps with 2.0 reading glasses and I find some I would most likely never see otherwise. Just wondering if the magnification is discovering a problem that is really irrelevant.
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Contact David @ visualwrap@gmail.com . If he can't direct you thought it he will ask you install Team Viewer on you computer and he will access the program and get it running for you. Dave is a stand up honest guy from Australia in case you worry about security. No reason to worry. He fixed mine , went t
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As Tom stated Email David the developer and he will help you out. I had an issue that he resolved by taking charge of my computer while I was sleeping. Woke up and all was well. Or he will send you instructions. Your choice. He is in Australia so the reply will be delayed as they are about 12 hrs different than here. Unless you are not here ......
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