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Rainshadow XST Thread Match
Posted by: Denham Bruce (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: October 02, 2016 12:35AM

Has anyone out there found a thread color that matches an XST blank or a Batson titanium trim ring? I tried ghost grey and its close but not quite what I'm looking for. There are a few other colors from ProWrap I'm thinking might work but I'm wondering if anyone has a shortcut and could tell me what they've used rather than ordering 3 different thread colors. Any help is appreciated! Thanks

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Re: Rainshadow XST Thread Match
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: October 02, 2016 01:57AM

Pro Wrap #841 Iron Ore and Gudebrod #441 are as close as I've heard of. I myself prefer mid blues and garnet colors on those blanks.

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Re: Rainshadow XST Thread Match
Posted by: Eric MONTACLAIR (---.fbx.proxad.net)
Date: October 02, 2016 03:28AM

I used Gubebrod #441 and found it nice.

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Eric
[www.emfishing.fr]

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Re: Rainshadow XST Thread Match
Posted by: BINGHAM ENTERPRISES (---.kc.res.rr.com)
Date: October 02, 2016 10:21AM

Check out the Makoi Dark Slate M134.- perfect match for the XST colored blanks.
www.makoithread.com

I sell Makoi thread - if interested contact me.

I offer wholesale pricing on all Makoi threads - if qualified

Karen Hapka
Bingham Enterprises
binghamenterprises@kc.rr.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/02/2016 10:22AM by BINGHAM ENTERPRISES.

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Re: Rainshadow XST Thread Match
Posted by: Mick Batson (---.wavecable.com)
Date: October 02, 2016 11:20AM

Pacific Bay's Gun Metal Gray is a pretty good match

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Re: Rainshadow XST Thread Match
Posted by: Denham Bruce (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: October 02, 2016 04:44PM

Thanks everyone. I just tried Pac Bay GM Gray in stay true and it was not the match I had been told it was... Anyone know if ProWrap Silver Smoke is a good match as well? Saw some pictures and it looked to be pretty similar.

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Re: Rainshadow XST Thread Match
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: October 02, 2016 06:00PM

Your best bet is to look and pick up several and try them to see what is the best match

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Rainshadow XST Thread Match
Posted by: Michael Danek (---.adr02.mskg.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: October 02, 2016 09:06PM

Try the Gudbrod charcoal 441 without CP. It will take on the color of the blank. It may be what you are looking for.

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Re: Rainshadow XST Thread Match
Posted by: Ron Schneider (---.mthmcmta01.res.dyn.suddenlink.net)
Date: October 03, 2016 12:17PM

Try any med gray regular (not NCP) thread.
Wrap 1 guide, then wet with alcohol to mimic what it will look like with finish.
If you are trying to blend in to the blank color that may give you the look you seek.

Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

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Re: Rainshadow XST Thread Match
Posted by: Tom Wewerka (---.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net)
Date: October 04, 2016 09:30AM

I have used the Pro wrap #841 iron ore as Spencer mentioned and found it very suitable

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