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03-16-2007, 06:43 PM
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Ruled only by the tide
Join Date: Mar 2004
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If the blank is fairly new and has a "factor coat" on it, I'd see no need to re-coat it. If the blank is "rough" and has lost it's sheen, you can re-coat for cosmetic purposes. If the blank is piting, severly sun damaged, or has corrosion on it, a VERY light sanding and a coat of Flex-Coat or Aftcote would be good.
I've restored some old rods (stripped all the guides, cork, reel seat, etc.) and of course those always get re-coated.
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Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
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03-16-2007, 07:47 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
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The Blank is in near to mint condition like brand new,
Is this flex coat something I can do myself? or should I take it to a rod builder?
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03-16-2007, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
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epoxy coating the whole rod?
I never heard of such a thing
Are you asking because the blank has a dull finish to it and the wraps are shiny epoxy? Some blanks are made as a dull finish, most have a gloss finish.
I would think that even adding just one layer of epoxy to a rod blank, that it can change the action. |
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03-17-2007, 06:58 PM
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Ruled only by the tide
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slipknot
epoxy coating the whole rod?
I never heard of such a thing
Are you asking because the blank has a dull finish to it and the wraps are shiny epoxy? Some blanks are made as a dull finish, most have a gloss finish.
I would think that even adding just one layer of epoxy to a rod blank, that it can change the action. |
I don't think that flex-coat or Aftcote impacts the action of the rod at all. As the name implies, these coatings are very flexible and do protect the rod. I've only coated the entire rod when it is VERY old and has had some damage to it (nicks, corrosion, etc.).
Given the blank you're describing (brand and age) I wouldn't touch it other than to fish it  |
Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
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