leonardgid Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 hello raiders , so i've got 3 old fiberglass rods that had broken guides , i have removed the old guides and replaced them etc,.......im up to the thread filler and sealer stage , how many coats of filler and how many coats of sealer do i need to put on the thread? also what is the best thing to use to keep the paint brush clean in between coats and at the end , eg turps? (this is what im using by the way bellow) thank you all for having a look and your advice , stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazamcstaga Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Hi Mate, Don`t waste your time with that stuff the finish is terrible, I use Erskine epoxy from the Big Snake store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 (edited) Agree that it's a waste of time and energy using that stuff, get the Erskine. Did you underbind the eyes ? if so an extra coat is handy. Do you have some sort of rotisserie that will keep the rod turning for several hours ?. The stuff you have ( if you insist on using it ) 2-3 coats of sealer and about 15 coats of gloss, keeping the rod turning over slowly while applying and when each coat is drying. Good luck. Been years since I used that stuff and it should have on instructions what to clean brush with. I use lacquer thinners when using the Erskine . But then I have the thinners on hand and don't need to go to hardware to buy it. Frank Edited March 6, 2021 by frankS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campr Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Most modern bindings dont need to be filled. Check label on binding and look for non fill? As stated above, modern 2 part finishes are the way to go but need to be turned frequently by hand for at least two hours. I bought a cheep battery opperated bbq rotisserie motor which works really well. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonardgid Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 2 hours ago, dazamcstaga said: Hi Mate, Don`t waste your time with that stuff the finish is terrible, I use Erskine epoxy from the Big Snake store 2 hours ago, dazamcstaga said: Hi Mate, Don`t waste your time with that stuff the finish is terrible, I use Erskine epoxy from the Big Snake store 1 hour ago, frankS said: Agree that it's a waste of time and energy using that stuff, get the Erskine. Did you underbind the eyes ? if so an extra coat is handy. Do you have some sort of rotisserie that will keep the rod turning for several hours ?. The stuff you have ( if you insist on using it ) 2-3 coats of sealer and about 15 coats of gloss, keeping the rod turning over slowly while applying and when each coat is drying. Good luck. Been years since I used that stuff and it should have on instructions what to clean brush with. I use lacquer thinners when using the Erskine . But then I have the thinners on hand and don't need to go to hardware to buy it. Frank the rods are old , about 30 years old , to give you an idea if i tried to sell them or give them away people will laugh and say no thanks or worse , but i don't care because they catch as many fish as any new rod could with the way that i fish , Speed thread filler and finish will be good enough , thank you for your reply Frank , very helpful . 1 hour ago, campr said: Most modern bindings dont need to be filled. Check label on binding and look for non fill? As stated above, modern 2 part finishes are the way to go but need to be turned frequently by hand for at least two hours. I bought a cheep battery opperated bbq rotisserie motor which works really well. Ron thank you , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonardgid Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 3 hours ago, dazamcstaga said: Hi Mate, Don`t waste your time with that stuff the finish is terrible, I use Erskine epoxy from the Big Snake store thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonardgid Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 3 hours ago, dazamcstaga said: Hi Mate, Don`t waste your time with that stuff the finish is terrible, I use Erskine epoxy from the Big Snake store thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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