Glaze for Rods

[Gordie]

G'day fellas, please excuse me if this has been already discussed on this site, I havent visited before.

Every now and then I have to refurbish a rod for one reason or another. After binding, I coat it with a 2 pack glaze.

The one I use is Aristocrat Liquid Glass. Final finish is great but it takes an age to set-up.

Is there any other product I should be using ? A hardner I can add ? I have thought of making a machine to tumble the rod but it would only be required 4 - 5 times a year.

Thanks in advance for any comments.

Regards Gordon

[DR]

G'day fellas, please excuse me if this has been already discussed on this site, I havent visited before.

Every now and then I have to refurbish a rod for one reason or another. After binding, I coat it with a 2 pack glaze.

The one I use is Aristocrat Liquid Glass. Final finish is great but it takes an age to set-up.

Is there any other product I should be using ? A hardner I can add ? I have thought of making a machine to tumble the rod but it would only be required 4 - 5 times a year.

Thanks in advance for any comments.

Regards Gordon

For a dryer, go to BBQs Galore or similar & pick up a rotisserie for around $20 it's easy to make a fitting to hold rods for drying, i have some pics somewhere if your interested, plus most tackle shops carry a 2 pac rod epoxy that should dry overnight..

[Gordie]

Thanks for that, I understand the principle. This glaze sets up in about 30 min so I guess the best thing is to tumble it until it stops running.

Thanks again
Gordon

[finga]

Mate, If your near me (on the southside of Brisbane) you can always borrow a drier off me

[oldboot]

The problem with Aristocrat liquid glass is that it isn't all that UV resistant and it is a bit soft.
Remember too that its viscosity is very much affected by tempriture and humidity...as detailed in the instructions.

Aristocrat make a specific product for fishing rods... super rod coat from memory.

you can get this from the same people who import all the aristocrat products.

Photogloss.....they are up near gympie... goomborian I think. They mail order no problems.

details not to hand at this point.

there are probaly other products too... finga will know.

cheers

[Gordie]

Thanks for the info fellas. FINGA I am too far north, behind Caboolture, I like fiddling with things so I will make a dryer.

Regards Gordon

[finga]

Goodo matey.
Microwave motors are about the right speed too

[oldboot]

In that case I supose mirror ball motors would be OK... they generaly come between 3 and 6 RPM.

The good thing about mirrorball motors is that the come ready to run.

cheers