Without getting my rods re-whipped I was wondering whether there was anything I could do to , a) get rid of any line marks across the whippings on my rods and , b) seal the whippings to stop the damp getting under the resin and going cloudy / white . Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks .
In reply to Post #1
Hi mate with reference to the whipping turning white try applying some car wax to the whipping and work it in. This will seal it and stop water getting in. You can do this periodically.
Hi mate with reference to the whipping turning white try applying some car wax to the whipping and work it in. This will seal it and stop water getting in. You can do this periodically.
In reply to Post #1
It's awkward to answer without seeing them but going on your description, I'd flatten of the original varnish/appoxy on the whippings(take the shine off) using fine wet and dry 800 grit then apply a few coats of yacht varnish over a few days allowing plenty of time for it to dry , try the top rings first to see if your happy with the results
It's awkward to answer without seeing them but going on your description, I'd flatten of the original varnish/appoxy on the whippings(take the shine off) using fine wet and dry 800 grit then apply a few coats of yacht varnish over a few days allowing plenty of time for it to dry , try the top rings first to see if your happy with the results
In reply to Post #3
i agree about the car wax its not permanent but does bring them up nice. I used silver polish to get the scratches out first
i agree about the car wax its not permanent but does bring them up nice. I used silver polish to get the scratches out first
Cotswold Rods do a polishing and sealing kit
In reply to Post #5
Thanks very much for the replies . When it's raining / damp a few of them turn white which is always gone next session . I'll try the wax first then take it from there , thanks 👍
Thanks very much for the replies . When it's raining / damp a few of them turn white which is always gone next session . I'll try the wax first then take it from there , thanks 👍
In reply to Post #6
If you use car wax make sure it's non silicone because if you decide to varnish later it will be a right b***h ,the varnish will resemble orange peel
If you use car wax make sure it's non silicone because if you decide to varnish later it will be a right b***h ,the varnish will resemble orange peel
In reply to Post #6
Personally I would bite the bullet and varnish or epoxy first. Car wax won't help adhesion when you want a permanent solution.
Personally I would bite the bullet and varnish or epoxy first. Car wax won't help adhesion when you want a permanent solution.
In reply to Post #1
I did mine with Bonda clearseal. Lightly rubbed the original finish on the rod and whippings with some fine wet and dry. Cleaned down with white spirit and then applied 3 coats of clear seal using the foam craft brushes you get on e Bay. There was a longish thread on here a while ago and Bonda was recommended. It is a gloss finish though. Lots of videos on you tube as well by rod builders.
I did mine with Bonda clearseal. Lightly rubbed the original finish on the rod and whippings with some fine wet and dry. Cleaned down with white spirit and then applied 3 coats of clear seal using the foam craft brushes you get on e Bay. There was a longish thread on here a while ago and Bonda was recommended. It is a gloss finish though. Lots of videos on you tube as well by rod builders.