Cleaning up an old binding

Fisherman#1 · #1 16-08-2008, 02:03 AM

Question for the rod builders (again). I've removed and moved a guide on a rod but there is all this binding epoxy (no thread) left from where the guide was. I've used a scalpal to scrape as much as possible off before I was threatening to cut into the blank.

How can I remove this old epoxy stuff? I've heard steel wool with a solvent will work? What can I do? It doesn't affect the performance but makes the rod look ugly.

Dell · #2 16-08-2008, 03:29 AM

I'm rebuilding a 842 imx atm yes thats right i put a knife to a $500 rod

when i removed the stripper guide i did the same as you followed by some wet sanding to finish it off.
starting off with 400 grit then 600 and 800.
turned out beautifully.

Shortlite · #3 16-08-2008, 03:55 AM

Heat it with a hair dryer on low setting. Try not to heat the area too much: keep the heat moving. Then scrape it off with the back of the scalpel blade, holding the blade at 90 degrees to the blank surface. Should come off without too much pressure. Try not to scrape too hard 'cos then you'll remove some blank paint and finish as well.

Once that's off a little rubbing with a Scotchbrite pad and warm water will clean up the area better. After that, just a touchof wax polish and a good rub will bring the shine back up.

Fisherman#1 · #4 16-08-2008, 06:13 AM

Thanks guys, so a bit of heat and a bit of abrasion will get it off. Thanks.

Hotrods · #5 16-08-2008, 07:36 AM

that about has it covered...

i just scrape ALL the clear of back to graphite..spend an hour with grade of wet and dry oyt to 1200 and get it back to a buff finish, rebuild and finish off with 2 good coats of NuFinish Car Polish

bit drastic i know but i LOVE raw graghite