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bollie · Pony Mullet Joined: 04 Mar 2011 Posts: 76

This old rod use to be my favorite rod but i sadly neglected it, left it outside in the sun. i got bored and decided to bring it back to life. the cork handle was falling apart and the yellow blank was faded and pealing. I covered the handle with plasti dip and sprayed the blank with automotive white and clear coat. did the eyes with black thread and 5 min epoxy. i am happy with the outcome but was wondering if the rod blank would have retained its integrity or do they become brittle over time.

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Chef Lefty · Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:57 pm Post subject:

Neglect. You are lucky there is not a rod equivalent of child protective services. Laughing

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bollie · Pony Mullet Joined: 04 Mar 2011 Posts: 76

Lol think i brought it back to live.

drum head · Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 10:28 am Post subject:

I'm 67 have a Berkley rod I got in hi school still pull in 30lb drum with it. Smile

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:13 pm Post subject:

Glass (in this case fiberglass) is basically UV proof. Not so for the resins that bond the fibers together or any paint used as a finish. If the finish hasn't degraded to the point of getting fiberglass splinters or needles in your fingers, it's good to go with a light 600 grit wetsanding and spraying with lacquer. Colored lacquer blocks UV.
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bollie · Pony Mullet Joined: 04 Mar 2011 Posts: 76

The original finish was just faded. Searched in internet and the consensus is that the material they use will last a very long time.