lastworm Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 I need to get a repair done on a very special high end custom rod. The epoxy on one guide has chipped and come away, I was wondering if I can have the epoxy removed and have it re-epoxied without having to have it rewrapped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 It's possible, but getting the old stuff off will be difficult at best, and will more than likely damage the binding in the process. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastworm Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 Thought that might be the case. Ah well I just need to hope they can match the binding for me. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Most good rod binders/repairers can do a pretty good job, it depends on the colours too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastworm Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 (edited) Yeah it’s nothing too fancy, just black binding with a few silver threads top and bottom. There’s the chipped epoxy… Edited March 20, 2022 by lastworm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 25 minutes ago, lastworm said: Yeah it’s nothing too fancy, just black binding with a few silver threads top and bottom. There’s the chipped epoxy… Do you have to fix it? It's noticeably chipped, but should be good enough for fishing purposes, provided the guide is still in good nick. I know you said it is a special rod though. Most of my (professional) repairs are unnoticable. Can't say the same for my DIY jobs 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 May be a silly question but if the binding is not damaged why not just reapply some epoxy? cheers Zoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastworm Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 The chip has exposed the binding, fishing with it will expose it to water which will inevitably get in under the epoxy. Probably won’t cause an issue given I only use it in fresh water but figure I can get it done during closed bass season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastworm Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 Just now, zmk1962 said: May be a silly question but if the binding is not damaged why not just reapply some epoxy? cheers Zoran I’ve been told it’ll look worse if I just attempt to backfill it with epoxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Plain black and a bit of silver will come out like new, simple colours like that are easy to match. I personally would just give it a "dab" of finish epoxy, but it will always be a "dab" job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 52 minutes ago, lastworm said: I’ve been told it’ll look worse if I just attempt to backfill it with epoxy. A “dab” job will still catch fish but if looks are the main criteria then hand over to a professional- they’ll probably use some heat to remove the existing epoxy and need to work a bigger area to blend in the fix. cheers Zoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerotao Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 I use an alcohol burner to remove old thread and epoxy. give it a light sand and clean, then its ready for new thread and sealant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plethora Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 slowly fill it with clear nail polish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 I would be going for the dab solution. just mix some Erskines resin and apply to damages area and put rod in slow rotisserie and turn till dry. OR bring the rod to me and I will fix it for you and put in my lathe overnight. Frank 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 32 minutes ago, frankS said: I would be going for the dab solution. just mix some Erskines resin and apply to damages area and put rod in slow rotisserie and turn till dry. OR bring the rod to me and I will fix it for you and put in my lathe overnight. Frank Well there you go @lastworm, Frank is as good as any professional if not better ! Cheers Zoran 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastworm Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 4 hours ago, frankS said: I would be going for the dab solution. just mix some Erskines resin and apply to damages area and put rod in slow rotisserie and turn till dry. OR bring the rod to me and I will fix it for you and put in my lathe overnight. Frank I might just take you up on that Frank! And of course happy to pay you for your time and materials. I really just want to give it to someone who can be trusted and get it as close as possible to how it was before, whether thats a case of removing the guide, re binding and epoxying, or just patching up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 It's really not that difficult, even if only one end was done, as long as the correct size thread is used, it will come out fine. It's probably worth a try removing the epoxy if you're going to remind it anyway, you have nothing to lose and you might get lucky, that said, a "dab" would be my choice, but then, I'm pretty slap happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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