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| I'm certain this isn't somethig new to many of you, but I just came across this product last night. I'm curious if anyone is using or has used this and what your thoughts are? Does it actually help with the dirt and staining of cork? Does it make the grips slippery? Any info would be great. Thanks. |
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Location: Detroit River | I've used the U-40 on 4 or 5 rods now. I've put it on new rods & old rods. On the old rods I first used a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser & water to clean the cork up then after it dried I applied the U-40. I've been happy with the results. I haven't noticed it making the grips slippery either. I was told by the custom rod builder that use to fix my rods that he used True Oil to seal the cork on his rods. |
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| Thank you for that respose. I may look into this. I saw that it says you brush it on the cork and let it dry. Do you need to worry about getting this stuff on other components like the reel seat, the blank or any trim? Would it ruin that if you contacted it? |
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Location: Detroit River | tr7 - 3/6/2015 8:52 AM Thank you for that respose. I may look into this. I saw that it says you brush it on the cork and let it dry. Do you need to worry about getting this stuff on other components like the reel seat, the blank or any trim? Would it ruin that if you contacted it? You don't have to worry about it ruining the reel seat or any other part of the rod. If you get some on a place you don't want it then just wipe it off. The sealer is milky white in the jar but dries up clear. You only need to put on one coat. |
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| I've done several rods with it, seems to hold up well and keep cork clean. |
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| Based on the replies I got from everyone on the cork sealer I went ahead and purchased some for my newest "toys". Legend Tournaments. Next question though. What is the best way to apply this stuff. The bottle says to use a wire brush, but for some reason that didn't make too much sense to me. How are you guys applying this? |
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Location: MN | tr7 - 4/7/2015 3:08 AM
Based on the replies I got from everyone on the cork sealer I went ahead and purchased some for my newest "toys". Legend Tournaments. Next question though. What is the best way to apply this stuff. The bottle says to use a wire brush, but for some reason that didn't make too much sense to me. How are you guys applying this?
You sure about that? I applied mine with a bristle brush .60 lumber yard. That's what my container said to use. It worked well I would advise a bristle paint brush. |
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| My bad. You are 100% correct. It did say bristle brush not wire brush. So just paint it on then huh? |
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Location: MN | tr7 - 4/7/2015 7:18 AM
My bad. You are 100% correct. It did say bristle brush not wire brush. So just paint it on then huh?
Yep I keep a rag handy for the excess you don't want streaks or drips |
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| Sounds good. Thank you Nathan for your comments. Do you find this product likes to run causing the streaks/dripping? When you use your rag are you literally wiping it down like you would stain after the product is applied? Sorry for all of the questions, but the last thing I want to do is put this on new LT's and make them look like garbage. |
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Location: MN | tr7 - 4/7/2015 10:38 PM
Sounds good. Thank you Nathan for your comments. Do you find this product likes to run causing the streaks/dripping? When you use your rag are you literally wiping it down like you would stain after the product is applied? Sorry for all of the questions, but the last thing I want to do is put this on new LT's and make them look like garbage.
No problem I'm happy to help. The product is like a stain the cork is only going to take so much of it. In my experiance it draws it in and that's it. Start by dipping your brush and keep painting it on until you don't see the cork getting wet do this for the whole handle and give it a nice wipe when your done to pick up any product that didn't soak in. I was nervous the first time but it was fine. You will have plenty of product do clean an old rod magic eraser is the best I have found. Let it dry a day or so and apply, I bought it for some used rods I bought. You don't need to start with your new rod. |
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Location: Hudson,WI | I kind of like the look of a cork rod after it's been well used. It has a antique or rustic look to it. I also don't believe they use the best cork on the St. Croix LT series. Most of my rods are LT's and I've had chipping on brand new cork. |
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| Very good stuff. I have already used the magic erasers on other rods and it does work great! I ended up buying two jars of the stuff because shipping was twice the amount of one jar. I'll probably end up doing all of my rods now. Thanks again. |
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