careing for cork grips

[fishnut]

I have cork grips on my new rod and was wondering whether anyone had tried rubbing dubbon (shoe stuff!) on the grips. Its a waxy water proofing agent for leather boots. I thought of this after ready about bee's wax being rubbed onto cork grips to protect them.

[Bear]

Not heard of that mate, but to be honest I prefer the natural approach. I actually rub my hands on the grip. I find that it wares to your hand shape quicker and that the feel later on is more natural.

JMO.

[fatman]

The stuff I use on cork is that stain/lacquer stuff used on raw timber.
I use a rag to apply a very thin coat by rubbing it in, that way the cork is sealed but it still retains that lovley feel.

FATMAN

[zimeric]

im with bear on this - nothing at all is the best preserver - beleive it or not oil from your hands mixed with sweat- grime boat fuel etc makes a pretty good coating for the cork - IMO

[panger]

I agree, don't do anything except give it a rinse after each fish. I don't think treating the cork with additives adds any benefit. If you want a nice clean grip leave the rod at home on the mantle piece, rods were meant for fishin not to be kept pristinely beautiful

[leamos]

I agree with bear, but if you want to oil the grip i would go with a linseed oil based mix, similar to what one would use to oil a cricket bat. As long as you give the rod a good clean after each trip and store it in a dry place oiling or sealing the cork is not really needed HTH

[Jethro]

I vaguely remember reading somewhere that if you give your cork grips a good going over with a metho soaked rag it brings them up good as new.

I haven't tried so I can't say how it works. I would rather have that used look about my rods.

If they are to clean the missus accuses me of buying more rods with out telling her. Not that I would ever do that

[Pete from the East]

The metho method works well in just a few moments the cork is like new, then you have to start the whole process of making them look like they should sweat stains and all

Big Pete

[Ben Scott]

If you want it to look new leave the plastic on the cork

Ben

[Placebo]

Originally posted by Big-Pete
The metho method works well in just a few moments the cork is like new, then you have to start the whole process of making them look like they should sweat stains and all

Big Pete

I myself don't have a cork rod but my mates who do swear by the metho.
I've also read about it in a couple of magazines as the way to go.

[peter bear]

next time you wax your car ,try some of the wax on your cork grip.
especially if it is dirty use the number 2 cut and polish then use the good cornubia wax to finish off.
peter.