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Fishing Rods => Jon Vadney Custom Rods => Topic started by: theswimmer on January 28, 2015, 11:57:02 PM

Title: Best finish
Post by: theswimmer on January 28, 2015, 11:57:02 PM
John,
I have a light fiberglass spinning rod that belonged to my mother.
I don't want to restore it, I just want to protect the blank and the threads that hold the guides. There is almost no coating on the rod.
The rod is fairly flexible, probably a 2 or 3 wt.
What would you suggest for an overcoat keeping in mind that we will use this rod , Grammy would have wanted it that way.
Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Best finish
Post by: Bryan Young on January 29, 2015, 12:20:28 AM
I use thread sealing epoxy for coating the entire rod, but thin it out.  What brand are you planning to use?  This may help one of use to figure out what thinning agent you need to add to the epoxy mix.
Title: Re: Best finish
Post by: TheReelGuy850 on January 29, 2015, 02:23:29 AM
this is great to use for coating blanks and thread. ;D


http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/400822472520?lpid=82&chn=ps


Title: Re: Best finish
Post by: Jon Vadney on January 29, 2015, 02:43:57 AM
U40 Permagloss or (my preference) Bullards CPXtra will do what you are asking.
Title: Re: Best finish
Post by: theswimmer on January 29, 2015, 02:55:34 AM
The only writing  on the rod is:Actionrod $15.95
This more a sentimentel rod than anything else  but it will get fished,sometimes by little kids.
I value the help and guidance folks,this rod means alot to our family.j
Title: Re: Best finish
Post by: day0ne on January 29, 2015, 05:47:39 AM
Quote from: Jon Vadney on January 29, 2015, 02:43:57 AM
U40 Permagloss or (my preference) Bullards CPXtra will do what you are asking.

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Title: Re: Best finish
Post by: theswimmer on February 01, 2015, 11:23:18 AM
thx guys.
Just ordered some CPxtra