Hi Folks,
I have a 4-piece, 10', 5-wt Allen Icon blank. I'm going to attempt my first build with this. I've watched several videos on YouTube and have ordered a Flexcoat complete tool kit with the wrapper stands, drying motor, etc.
When I look at images of finished Allen Icon rods, they look like they've been painted a metallic sage green color. My blank is completely unfinished. No paint whatsoever. It's the matte graphite color.
My question is, do I have to paint or varnish the entire blank? Is there even a way to do this? Should I just leave it the way it is and just epoxy coat the guide wraps and other thread wraps?
Thanks for the help.
-Breck
I have a 4-piece, 10', 5-wt Allen Icon blank. I'm going to attempt my first build with this. I've watched several videos on YouTube and have ordered a Flexcoat complete tool kit with the wrapper stands, drying motor, etc.
When I look at images of finished Allen Icon rods, they look like they've been painted a metallic sage green color. My blank is completely unfinished. No paint whatsoever. It's the matte graphite color.
My question is, do I have to paint or varnish the entire blank? Is there even a way to do this? Should I just leave it the way it is and just epoxy coat the guide wraps and other thread wraps?
Thanks for the help.
-Breck