Sealing a cork rod handle?

bassfisher · 03-18-12, 10:26 PM

Just wonder if any of you have sealed your cork handles? If so, how did you go about it?

Also if your cork handle has spilt, how would one repair it?

Tavery5 · 03-18-12, 10:28 PM

This is what most people I know use.

http://www.u-40.com/corkseal.html

wallywallace · 03-18-12, 10:39 PM

hey gread thread, i just got some u-40 for my croix wildriver, it says a wire brush, is that the same brush you use for say cleaning a grill?? sorry to highjack but the OP may need to know as well

bassfisher · 03-18-12, 10:40 PM

My brother seals his with clear polyurethane, would that work also?

BTW, no highjacking here my friend!! Can use the help for sure.

Jrob78 · 03-18-12, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tavery5

This is what most people I know use.

http://www.u-40.com/corkseal.html

This is what I use, paint it on with a small paint brush. One coat and you're done. I wouldn't get anywhere near any of my rods with a wire brush.

wallywallace · 03-18-12, 10:44 PM

yea, thats what i thought, man glad i didn't do that, i would of killed the advice giver, lol and i heard polly would mess it up, though i did here that to use wire brush aswell

mine cantainer will get her in the mail tomor..

bassfisher · 03-18-12, 10:56 PM

My brother robs are about 8 + years old, and he says they still look new, useing poly. Odd for sure, maybe more bad info? The way he says he does, is several coats over several days, one coat a day. But from what I've read about the stuff above, one coat and for get about. I just might give it a try. I wonder how it works on older corky, and would sanding it clean up the cork, then seal it?

Went and found this little U-tube video, on how to clean up old dirty cork. I'm going to try it, looks like it worked great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvI8D2Zm35g

keithdog · 03-18-12, 11:07 PM

Use the U40 corkseal with a small brush, and be sure to only put on one coat. You'll be good to go. I'd be sure to clean your cork handle before applying.

Bubba_Bruiser · 03-18-12, 11:10 PM

You beat me to it KD, but here is the thread that shows the results of Keith refilling and sealing.

http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=31167

bassfisher · 03-18-12, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba_Bruiser

You beat me to it KD, but here is the thread that shows the results of Keith refilling and sealing.

http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=31167

Wow, that does look great, great job KD!! Looks like I'll be buying me some U-40 ASAP to seal my cork, instead of the poly! Thanks guys.

03-18-12, 10:26 PM	#1
bassfisher BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nicholasville Ky Posts: 275	Sealing a cork rod handle? Just wonder if any of you have sealed your cork handles? If so, how did you go about it? Also if your cork handle has spilt, how would one repair it?

03-18-12, 10:28 PM	#2
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	This is what most people I know use. http://www.u-40.com/corkseal.html __________________ They call me Ishmael

03-18-12, 10:39 PM	#3
wallywallace BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 849	hey gread thread, i just got some u-40 for my croix wildriver, it says a wire brush, is that the same brush you use for say cleaning a grill?? sorry to highjack but the OP may need to know as well __________________ Always pitchin for some sweet or kinky beavers

03-18-12, 10:44 PM	#6
wallywallace BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 849	yea, thats what i thought, man glad i didn't do that, i would of killed the advice giver, lol and i heard polly would mess it up, though i did here that to use wire brush aswell mine cantainer will get her in the mail tomor.. __________________ Always pitchin for some sweet or kinky beavers

03-18-12, 10:56 PM	#7
bassfisher BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nicholasville Ky Posts: 275	My brother robs are about 8 + years old, and he says they still look new, useing poly. Odd for sure, maybe more bad info? The way he says he does, is several coats over several days, one coat a day. But from what I've read about the stuff above, one coat and for get about. I just might give it a try. I wonder how it works on older corky, and would sanding it clean up the cork, then seal it? Went and found this little U-tube video, on how to clean up old dirty cork. I'm going to try it, looks like it worked great! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvI8D2Zm35g Last edited by bassfisher; 03-18-12 at 11:48 PM.

03-18-12, 10:40 PM	#4
bassfisher BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nicholasville Ky Posts: 275	My brother seals his with clear polyurethane, would that work also? BTW, no highjacking here my friend!! Can use the help for sure.

03-18-12, 11:07 PM	#8
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Use the U40 corkseal with a small brush, and be sure to only put on one coat. You'll be good to go. I'd be sure to clean your cork handle before applying. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

03-18-12, 11:10 PM	#9
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	You beat me to it KD, but here is the thread that shows the results of Keith refilling and sealing. http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=31167 __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

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