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| Is there a product that works to renew dried out cork rod handles? I was thinking maybe a cork waterproofer like that used on Birkenstock sandals?? My only concern is it may make the grip slippery.
Todd |
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Location: SE, WI. | Todd, We have been using the rod wraps from bass pro on our cork handles. Makes fishing more comfortable on your hands and offers a better feel and grip!!! JIM |
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| I had them(rodwraps) on a couple of rods, and after removing them found that the cork had dried out even more. I would rather restore the cork than cover it up. I may experiment on some old ones with a few things I have in mind. |
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Location: St. Louis, MO., Marco Is., FL, Nestor Falls, ON | Here is some information you might find helpful. I found it online. I know that we used oil modified urethane wood seal to treat cork floors. I remember a friend from years ago that always used the oil modified urethane to treat his saltwater cork handles. The following is from an inquiry on how to treat rod cork handles.
"Mild soap and water is all you normally need to clean cork. You can rub a
LITTLE bit of baby oil onto your hands and then rub down the cork to
restore cork that's drying out from age.
Or the Dale Clemens Company sells "Cork Seal" to coat the cork with some
kind of a sealer. The cork will have little bit of a shine after using it.
Works well on old cork, IMHO. Clemens also sells a kit of finely grounded
cork and some glue to fill in damaged areas in cork.
Clemens - (610) 395-5119 "
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I clean the handles using dish detergent and a scrubby. Let the handle dry and apply a vinyl treatment like Armor All , it's worked for me for years. The stuff soaks in and the handle isn't slippery. Try it on one and see if you like the results. |
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| I will give it a whirl! Thanks! |
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