[kurtataltos]

I have a Sage 6100 that is older than many on this board. It is, however, a spectacular rod. I was looking at it the other day saying to myself that it looks faded, very used but not abused... and maybe a thin, minimal top coat of a t-h-i-n epoxy might make it more...presentable. Has anyone successfully done a thin top coat? If so, any suggestions, hints, advice, ideas or.... Seems like a really thin coat wouldn't be that hard to do and would retain all the rods characteristics. Opinions?

 

[hbmcc]

Some do it. I have seen some really nasty results, too. I would consider epoxy the last thing to use. It isn't very flexible. If it isn't worth much, go for it. I don't know where protection comes into consideration.

If it is old, respect is worth more than glitter.

 

[9140greenie]

Leave it alone. What you need, needs to expand and contract with the flex of the rod. Even if you could get a good coat applied, it would end up cracking. If the rod is that spectacular, let it be. It's called character.
Tight lines,
Keith

 

[kurtataltos]

I will leave it old, tarnished and used, like me.

 

[typhoon]

Permagloss is super-thin. It's what is used for bamboo.
Epoxy won't give a consistent finish. Your other option is automotive clear coat (for bumpers).

 

[nailbender]

Plus one on the permagloss.

 

[zen leecher aka bill w]

you'll change the flexing characteristics of your rod.