I know blanks can be painted. Do you coat the painted blank with finish to protect the paint? Another question: Has anyone ever had a blank "dipped" in a camo or other pattern like they do with guns? if so, where did you have it done, and how much did it set you back?
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New project dictates painting a part of the blank White. Opinions welcome as to which is the best way to go about painting a blank in white color. Thanks
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I am new to rodbuilding and maybe it is stupid question . How do I change the colour of the blank ie. green or yellow ? Spray , paint , How and what do I do ? Thanks Jan
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Has anyone ever had a body repair service spray and clear a rod blank? If so, how did it work out? I was wondering about some issues: Does the clear stiffen the rod more? Does the epoxy adhere well after clear? Adverse Reactions? Durability of the paint? Any and all replies appreciated.
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I have a question to friends. Someone is having a problem with the painting of St. Croix blanks? There is a time ago I made a purchase of 98 blanks, 50 units of Blank SCV with the new finish and they are peeling, and are coming out with the glue, when the tie passdores or do a twisted it becomes more marked and a number of problems and now that I've ridden all starting to have problems with
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I have an older Sage fly rod and asked the factory what coating they use on their blanks and they said Flex Coat High Build. I find it interesting they would not use something more like a Perma Gloss or Lumi Seal. Would high build epoxy be protective enough? I have two sections that are pretty scuffed up and I want to protect them. One related question - if I do decided to use Perma Gloss
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Hello all, do they exist yet? 2 piece white blanks? or coming soon? Thanks!! Scott
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Hello everyone, I plan to paint a blank, and I would like to know if someone have ever used Lumiseal or Permagloss as finish, without any problem ? I have read that Lumiseal and Permagloss have a hot catalysts, and I am afraid by paint unsticking. I will try to paint and finish the blank in rotation to make a "sheathing" of paint and finish on the blank, for assure a good pain
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I have a new fiberglass blank that i want to paint. have no idea on where to start any help would be great
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Hi Chaps Been a long while and a lot of fishing since my last post. I've posted this on a few of our UK boards but no takers as yet so I thought I'd give you chaps a go at it as you will understand the 'why' of it better than most UK anglers. Now I need your help with a 'project' for a new rod I want to create. I am wanting to build a glass/carbon hybrid not composite 7 foot ish light lure
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I scuffed up an old rod blank, and painted it with krylon fusion paint. Has anyone used this product. Does anyone know if this paint will flake off? Thanks in advance
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Hey guys, I got some blanks from the mudhole blowout and several of them seem faded or have been rubbed against something for part of the blank. What's the best way for me to tidy up these blanks? If I paint the blanks I'll have to epoxy the whole length to ensure the paint doesn't come off, right? Thank you.
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The wait is over. You've spoken and the MHX Team listened. The new MHX White blanks are now available. Our most popular models, are now available in an elegant white finish. But this is no ordinary paint job. This is a high-gloss UV-resistant automotive finish that will never yellow. The following models are available in white: MB843 MB844 MB874 (coming soon) SJ842 SJ843 SB812 DS822
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So what materials are out there to paint an entire rod with and what are you guys using for clear???? Seems like I read somewhere on here that people were using some sort of urethane? Has anyone tried automotive base / clear system. If im not mistaken the base / clear systems is also urethane. Thanks
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Someone posted once about using a can with rubber the end and paint in the middle to paint a blank quickly. If someone could please explain this in better detail I would greatly appreciate it. I would like to paint a few blanks, and this sounds like an interesting way to do it. Any and all help would be wonderful.
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I painted a couple of rods for my grandkids. The Fusion can states chip resistant after 7 days. The kids are only 7 and 10 so I want extra protection, so I want to clearcoat the rods also. Do you builders that paint, clearcoat before or after the guides are on? Is it necessary to wait 7 days before applying the guides? What have you all found to work? Thanks, Jeff Frei
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if any?
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I have been offered a 6' 6" Loomis rod that is sanded. Why would you sand a blank.
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everywhere i go all i see are matte and slate finishes on rod blanks, who and where can i go to get anotherr colored finish on a rod, i am looking to get like 4 different actions and power. anybody!
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I had a potential customer approach me that is a big bass tournament fisherman and inquired about a custom colored rod. We discussed it and I mentioned a few possibilites. I spent a few years in the automotive industry and thought about a body shop to do what he desires. Have any of you ever "farmed" out or had a blank painted by a body shop? In my estimation they would be the best
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I have decided to go with kustom shop paints and Urethane's to paint my blanks. My question is can i spry the Urethane through an air brush with 58psi compressor. or do I need a paint gun and larger compressor.
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Hey guys winter has set in and its time to prep for next season as there isnt much else to do up here. I wanted to piggy back on another thread that was started so I can begin the process of painting some blanks custom this offseasn, but have never done anything like this. I have read a bunch of past threads but wanted to pick your brains: 1.) I will be painting mostly Baston graphite blank
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Been painting a bunch of blanks lately and have ran into a particular problem a few times. On 2 blanks the paint has been crackling on one axis for about 1ft.. Each blank has been sanded/deglossed and wiped clean (water and cloth) paying attention to keep my oily hands off of the blank. I have resanded each and removed the imperfections wiped clean (water and cloth again) and the problem retu
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working on a 7' spinning rod, i personally like the rod to feel balanced, not tip heavy, with rod balanced, may be a bit heavy after guides but not much, i tried to figure that in, she feels pretty good till you put the reel on then i have to admit she feels a little heavy, this is the reel that will go with rod, should i forget the balance part, i know there has been a lot said on here about
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I was pondering painting a blank white and wanted some input in to how I should go about doing it. The blank in quesiton is painted and was wondering if I should strip the current finish or just paint over it. I know painting is another issue, but Im hoping your comments will shed some light for me.
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Would like to build a few quality rods this winter and was hoping to spice things up and was wondering if anyone has any information on where to buy a quality colored or painted blank. Any info would be great - looking for a solid blank.
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I am building a North Carolina State Rod for my dad. In the past I have used Pac Bay NCP White thread, but it seems to look a little grey on a black blank after epoxy. The blank is black. Any suggestions on the whitest thread? Should I use the NCP white and CP? thanks, Thomas
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I have several rods orders where painting of blanks will be necessary. I will be coating them with lumiseal after painting. So I make sure I have plenty of Lumiseal on hand how many blanks can i coat with say a 4 ounce bottle of lumiseal. Thank you in Advance Vince Nadosky
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Yesterday I had a request for a blank that had a clear top like the ugly stick but without the solid glass. The customer likes the being able to see the tip but doesn't like the weight. Looking for a 6.5' to 7.5' med action 8 to 12 lb. line. for fresh water wipers. Have any of you seen anything like this or know where I might be able to get one. I haven't..............thats why I'm asking y'all.
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I'm new to the forum and rod building. I have one question though, I want a colored blank, and I was told I could paint the blank any color I choose. What paint works the best and will it hold up in tournament fishing. Thanks
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