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Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover 2x vs Krylon Fusion
Posted by: Thomas C Kuzia (32.216.23.---)
Date: July 25, 2016 11:02AM

I've never painted a rod before and am wondering which paint is best to do it?

The rod I'm rebuilding is a very old (45 years) 6'-9" fiberglass rod I bought years ago for mainly Bluefishing Bunker (Manhaden) cut bait on a boat.

I'm in the process of using a citrus paint/varnish remover (per this forum) and am amazed how easy the citrus remover works,doesn't stink up the whole neighborhood and does a great job!

The rod also has a wood handle and foregrip which I intend to refinish.
Is there a preference as to what to use as a finish on wood handles and foregrips?

Sorry for all the beginner questions but I think it's better to ask then to make mistakes!

Thanks,,,

Tom Kuzia

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Re: Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover 2x vs Krylon Fusion
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: July 25, 2016 02:57PM

This may help
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Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover 2x vs Krylon Fusion
Posted by: Thomas C Kuzia (32.216.23.---)
Date: July 25, 2016 05:29PM

Thanks Bill,,
Tom Kuzia

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Re: Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover 2x vs Krylon Fusion
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: July 25, 2016 06:13PM

If you want take a look at Dupli Color Auto paint in rattle cans I like this stuff Several types of primers The paint is not as thick as the ones you were looking at A lot of car builders use it Fast drying and hard And has clears

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover 2x vs Krylon Fusion
Posted by: Tom Wewerka (---.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net)
Date: July 25, 2016 10:41PM

Tom on painting a blank I have used both an I prefer the 2X. Covers better and if applied properly gives a nice smooth finish.

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