07-14-08, 11:11 AM | #1 |
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Cork handles
Does anyone know how to properly clean cork handles? I have a couple that are starting to show some wear and tear and would like to clean them up a bit. This is also my first post (haha if you couldnt tell) and look forward to talking with you guys. Thanks
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07-14-08, 12:22 PM | #2 |
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Refurbish Cork
It is pretty easy. Take some fine grit sand paper and clean the handles. You can order a refurbish solution that you paint on with a brush from Janns Netcraft or other tackle building website.
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07-14-08, 12:58 PM | #3 |
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All you need for them to look as new is hand soap and an old toothbrush, rub and rinse, once clean and dry you can coat them with cork sealant.
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I usually use a little powdered cleanser, wetted, for the bleaching effect, and scrub with one of those little veggie brushes with the handle on top. A thorough rinse, and I'm ready to slime 'em up again with sweat 'n Kick 'n Bass. L6 |
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07-14-08, 03:53 PM | #5 |
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alright thanks guys
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07-14-08, 03:53 PM | #6 |
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Welcome aboard. I never clean mine. I think what the handles accumulate over the years of use add character to them. I like looking in someone's boat and seeing a well-used set of sticks.
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07-14-08, 03:58 PM | #7 |
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I never clean mine as either. I like the worn look. The only reason I got rid of my very first spinning rod was because two interior guides broke.
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07-14-08, 04:43 PM | #8 | |
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Body oils, scents, etc., accumulate on cork and become like STP when wet. More than one poor sod has had a $$$ rig yanked out of his hand, never to be seem (exept by some bass, LHAO, that is.) Clean 'em. You'll be the better for it. L6 |
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no f'n comment other than, wait and see what i replace it with !!
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07-16-08, 05:22 PM | #12 |
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If you wash them, let them sit for a week in a dry area, before applying cork sealer, also, after washing them you may find that you need to sand them anyway.
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