Restoring solid glass

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To 4x4FROG

Hi Chris,
I do not know of a supplier of the old wire guides.
I scrounge markets for old rods and also keep bits and pieces from rebuilds and repairs.
I will look through my junk box and see what I have, will get back to you in the next day or two.

Paul

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To
SHAYNED
Re rod finish.
MYLES may be onto something I have not come across so if you can track down the product he suggests give it a try.
The reason we do not use auto paints is that they generally do not stand up to the flex of constant use. However I have not investigated new products in this area for many years being happy with what we do.
The best product in my opinion for finishing your bindings is called DURA GLOSS LS SUPREME. It is an american product distributed here in Aus by PACIFIC COMPONENTS. Your local tackle shop should be able to get this for you.
Also never forget ERSKINE EPOXY this has been around forever and has stood the test of time especially in hard knock conditions.
Most tackle stores should carry this as standard.
For colour on yor rods contact the manufacturers if they are Aussie, most are very helpfull.

PAUL

[bearclaw]

Paul,
Permagloss is made by Trondak same as the LS supreme etc. Ralph O'quinn is developing a new finish that will be anti yellowing and thread fading, using the same base as the LS Supreme, will be something when finished. I still like my old flexcoat. Just not imported here due being a hot solvent base.
Any auto paint is fine really buy you need to add a flex addative, that auto painters use on the plastic bumpers and trims. Still like any refinishing job good surface prep is needed more so than is required for the auto industry.

Myles

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Hi Myles.
thanks for the tip on permagloss. I cannot find it in my catalogue but will ask distributor next time we are in touch.
A company called FREEWAY distribute flexcoat in aus.
I do not know where you are but Exclusive tackle (freeway) I think are the main distributors they are based in QLD.
Agree prep is most important to finish.
Still would not use auto finish for colour, but understand your point on an additive for the plastic on modern cars.
Nice to exchange ideas.


PAUL

[bearclaw]

Sorry guys meant Permagloss isn't imported due to being a hot solvent. I down here Sydney rubbing the NSW folk on the Broncos being in the finals again. Way too many rums.

Myles

[rick k]

I know this is an old thread, but has the Veteran been out and done battle with bullsharks, or did you relent and buy a Silstar pc701swm/ugly stick/?

I did see some paperclip looking runners on a Loomis last year...... should help keep the budget down