Old rod repair advise needed

[Tagger]

This is a lami honey glass 1213m I built a while ago .. 1st of 2 rods I ever built . It has Dale Clemens rod epoxy on the wraps. I'm also trying to save the under wrap because I'm not sure they still make it or I can match it . I have 2 questions ,. I still have some old Dale Clemens rod epoxy .. Do you think I can still use it ? ,, and If not Do you think I can put the newer Flex Coat over the remnants of the Dale Clemens .. Thanks in advance ..

[stripermaineiac]

If it's the old Clemmens stuff throw it away. Most rod epoxies are only good for a couple yrs and some will still hold but yellow very badly.The old Gudebrod threads can still be found and a lot of them are still carried by many of the larger rod shops out west.you can find a good mix of epoxy rod finiah at Mudhole.com . hope this helps. Ron

[mikecc]

Ed the thread is still made but only in size A. I will see if I have any left in the shop in D for you.
what SM said x2 on the epoxy.

[Tagger]

I already re wrapped it leaving the underwrap and white threads on the end . I'm hoping the new epoxy sticks to the renants of the Clemens .. I just had a window to do it, so I did it . I put 2 coats of color preservative on there too ..

[Saltheart]

I would have stripped the old thread and rewrapped and refinished with modern thread finish. You'll probably be doing that guide again in a couple of years but it looks good now.

[Tagger]

any tips on a finish epoxy ? last stuff I used was Clemens ..

[stripermaineiac]

I use Aftcote and Ultra Gloss . both work well . you may find Flexcote easier to get locally either From Mike or another shop in your area. otherwise check out Mudhole.com .they have a good selection including small quantaties.Ron Oh by the way they all have to be rotated so get something else to keep you busy while doin it if you don't have a rotator. Beer helps LOL

[Saltheart]

For one guide you get the tiny one batch foil pack of Flexcoat. No measuring , cheap and easy to apply for just one guideSince you have just one guide , pot life doesn't matter and a faster cure like Flexcoat high build (not light) will mean it cures relatively quickly.

[stripermaineiac]

I saw some of those at both M&D an Red Top.

[stripermaineiac]

Hey Saltheart, Hows the class going?

[Saltheart]

Starts in two weeks. Jan 21

[Tagger]

thanks all ..

[Swimmer]

Is that yellow and black underwrap in size D I have some. I have a 4 oz spool