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05-20-2004, 03:51 PM
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Cork handle question
Hey guys,
I have a couple spinning rods and fly rods that have the cork handles/grips. Does anyone have any suggestions as to something to put on them to prevent them from getting that dried out kinda look? Basiclly I want to keep them looking as new as possible. any comments/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks much.
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05-20-2004, 04:13 PM
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A friend of mine just keeps the plastic covering on!  |
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05-20-2004, 04:30 PM
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05-20-2004, 04:37 PM
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I*ve done a couple with burled cork grips and used a product by U-40 that is a cork sealer
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05-20-2004, 04:59 PM
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Fish slime seems to keep mine looking just the way I want them  |
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05-20-2004, 05:14 PM
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05-20-2004, 08:03 PM
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saddle soap...the liquid not the paste
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05-20-2004, 09:32 PM
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if you give them a thourough light sanding with wet/dry #320 sandpaper, they'll look new. don't worry about sanding down the cork, the #320 barely removes any just kinda cleans. twice a year and they always look good, been doing this over 20 yrs.
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05-21-2004, 08:00 AM
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I would suggest combining two of the things above. light sand as needed but use the sealer after light sanding and periodically between.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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05-21-2004, 11:55 AM
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Mine look like crap too.
I will try sanding them down a little. That sealer on that sounds like a good ide as they just absorb fish juice...mine have a slight squid like smell...you get use to it after a while.
In fact I have some free time right now I thingk I will give it a go ....
Well, I just gave it a try...Not bad! A light sanding took off most of the heavy crud and dark staining. Not 100% new but a heck of a lot better.
Last edited by Mr. Sandman; 05-21-2004 at 12:24 PM..
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05-21-2004, 11:26 PM
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05-21-2004, 11:33 PM
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 Whoops....still getting used to the board.....
I just read a clip sent into "Salt Water Sportsman", giving credit to Chris Loughlin from Wilington NC......he recommends using a product made by Birkenstock. They make those sandals....which have a cork bottom. He used Birkenstock "cork life". It seals out moisture and comes in a jar. Goes on white but dries clear. Goes on with a brush applicator and temp is no problem. Has used them on all his cork handles. Hope this helps...  |
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