I have re-finished so many fiberglass rods I hate to mention the number. I have found after many different trial and errors the best ways are to strip with a citrus stripper ...next wet sand with 400 wet/or dry paper at least five times...next coat withautomotive spray primer, gas wet sand lightly, do this appx. 4 times and wear gloves...always wait between sandings until completely dry...now c
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BLEEEAAAAAHHH......Black N.C.P...YUCK POOOEY... used all mine up 25 plus years ago as "pull threads" never figured out why they were ever manufactured in the first place...not milky just BLEEeAAAAAHHH !!!!!! Tight Lines Tight Wraps Fred
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Hey Richard...... I do not know if he is still around but...Purglas out of So. Cal carried the 3 pc. surf blanks. I may still have the "e" mail address...send me a "e" letter if you have not located one yet. Tight Lines Tight Wraps Fishin' Stix by Fred
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Right on Jay...I also use "ONLY" the straw...The hair dryer picks up suspended dust in the air I have used every kind of finish made and have had no problems with my own "hot air"- exhale that is.
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Hey Bob ...You done opened that can of worms and being one of those "oldies" [30 plus years] I fully understood where you came from. If it was not for the questions from the newer rodbuilders what would us old goats do ????? Lets start a 30 plus club and write about how bad our spelling is. Tight Lines Tight Wraps
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Jeff and Kevin....When I wrote I must have been drinking that alcohol, I did not follow up by saying that the alcohol takes the residue off but to use a softening agent afterwards. I use a leather-vinyl cleaner product which keeps them soft until the next go around. The best way to go is "Buna N' I fully agree.
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Jeff....I wipe my "o" rings down with denatured alcohol quite often but do at times have rings, I use a good carnuba base wax on all my rods and this takes the mark out and ONLY after you have finished the rod.
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Wes...... I do not think there is any weather problems affecting your Flex Coat...I have used this product in all temps from 22 to 108 and on all species of wood I have used Flex Coat and Aftco on I have applied two coats of Gudebrod #811 and after each coat I lightly sanded the wood with wet or dry...then applied the finish, again lightly sanded the grip and applied the second coat of fi
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Yes...all of the above is correct so I will add my two cents...I have been in the wood business for over 50 years. I have tried all of the above and all seems to have worked...I have sanded, sealed,sanded, re-sealed.etc, etc. I have done many wood handles old and knew and came upon the easiest most perfect way for me. I do my sanding and then add two coats of Gudebrod color preserver by finge
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Billy V is right on in his post ...being on salt water all my life if you don't want any corosion titanium is the only way to go. I would like to see an outfit come up with a alconite titanium also for the light surf casting especially . When I am wrapping for someone I ask them what they want and what their pockets can afford. ALL guides are good and with a little up keep knowledge offered
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Patrick hit that one right on the head....I will throw in my two cents. If this is a fairly light coat you are trying to remove do as Patrick says with the hair dryer then take a wettened soft rag with alcohol {denatured not gin or vodka, thats for later} and rub the area lightly. I have always had this work for me in the past. Then I sit back with the other alcohol and admire the work.
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