protecting cork grips

[loophole]

i brought a new rod the other day and it has cork grips just wondering wat i can use instead of the plastic allready on there to protect my cork grips?

mate of mine said to by surfboard wax and melt it over them?

[DR]

it doesn't need anything, just every now & then give it a wash in a rag soaked in metho, it will come up lovely. don't clean it by sanding or with a scourer it is not necessary. some like to uses waxes. it is a bit of a personal thing, i like natural

[finga]

Mine are all natural and when they get a bit grubby I just use a bit of windex to get the crud off.
PS they get a bit of a wash after every use when I give the rod a rubba-dub-dub in the tub after every use as well so it's not that often I need to use the windex. :)

[craftycarp]

A member on this or maybe another site told me that soon as you get the rod just rub down with candle wax.. enhances the grip and protects the cork. I have done it on a few rods and it works a treat.

[loophole]

still dont know prob leave natural for time beeing

[KAGEY1]

Loophole, Try Bees Wax! You Can Buy It In A Small Plastic Jar. It Lasts For Ages. Just Rub It On By Hand And Then Melt It Down With A Candle To Smooth It Out. Let It Dry O/night And Give It Another Coat. Perfect.!

[reelchippy]

Thomson's water seal great stuff cheers

[spinyeel]

Don't leave the plastic on the grips.Mould tends to grow under it.

[loophole]

reelchippy where can i get that?

[Horse]

Au natural is best. Any wax or waterproofing compound changes the texture of the grip. I have tried waxes and they don't have the same feel as natural cork. I have natural cork grips that are 17 years old and still in very good nick

Neil