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In reply to Post #22
That's the kiddy. Only apply very thin, even coats at a time. You'll be amazed at how little really needs replacing.
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In reply to Post #1
Would something like this work
https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/maver-graphite-carbon-spray
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Thanks for replies Jeff,and Shane..
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In reply to Post #17
Spigots are only fitted after the process of autoclaving. Spigots are mostly made out of solid carbon so are prone to wear which is why steve harrison developed overfit rods ballista being the first.
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In reply to Post #17
From what I remember from the Century Advertising years back, it forces air bubbles out of the resin under high pressure which they claimed made sure there where not any voids / weak spots meaning the rod keeps its action for longer!?
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In reply to Post #12
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Does anyone know what autoclaving actually does to a blank ,I'm guessing it preserves the test curve,but would it also make spigots wear less..?
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In reply to Post #15
Im sure you have checked but you would be surprised how many people dont, when i did refurbs i had quite alot that just needed swapping ! Its a simple fix with overfit rods you just take a bit off tip section re whip and epoxy hey presto .
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In reply to Post #9
Yes mate I’m sure,all the rods are numbered up
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In reply to Post #13
There are no spigots ? Even if there was they wouldnt be that loose surely
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Would it be possible to buy a thin large diameter shrink wrap, same principal to the small pieces we use on hooks / rigs but use say a 10mm diameter one and fit it over the spigot, steam and Jobs done….
This is just an ideal and may not be possible or might not even be able to buy the required shrink wrap. Just throwing this idea in the mix….
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In reply to Post #11
Thats the only option with big casting rods like torrix extreme , you need to cut a small bit off the tip section .The spray was used alot for pole sections they are not under pressure like a rod used for distance casting. Im sure the spray isnt available anymore .
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In reply to Post #10
It’s interesting reading. I have had Torrix in 3 1/4 and the TEs and I found that the joints wore quite a bit during my ownership.
Regarding the carbon spray, be careful with that. I once did a rod with Maver joint spray, same stuff, put a little too much on, easy done, should have sanded it back but couldn’t be arsed, first time out, spigot joint shattered. It’s not a permanent fix either, it will need regular recoating and sanding
I once enquired about my Torrix with a couple of rod builders and they both said cutting the joint down on the tip section was the best option
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Thanks everyone for your responses,a few options to mull over.
A mate of mine has tried the carbon spray but has to repeat the process quite regularly
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In reply to Post #1
Torrix do not have spigots they are overfit. If you have had the rods for awhile are you sure you have,nt mismatched the tip sections to butt sections ?
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