Rod repair question

  • jig_n_pig
    Balsam Lake Wisc.
    Posts: 183
    June 2, 2011 at 1:35 pm #1272497

    I’ve got a custom made rod made in 2002 with a Loomis IMX blank. The varnish is coming off and looks very bad. I would like to remove all the varnish and put new on it. What is the best way to get the old varnish off without ruining the thread wraps on the eyes. Any suggestions would be appreciated. There are no rod repair shops in my area. Thanks

    Grouse_Dog
    The Shores of Lake Harriet
    Posts: 2043
    June 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm #970453

    Send it to Thorne Bros….

    Fridley MN

    rod-man
    Pine City, MN.
    Posts: 1279
    June 2, 2011 at 2:25 pm #970456

    PM Sent

    wes_bergemann
    Crystal, MN
    Posts: 458
    June 2, 2011 at 3:56 pm #970484

    Are you wanting to replace the finish along the entire rod blank or are you specifically talking about the finish over the thread wrap?

    jig_n_pig
    Balsam Lake Wisc.
    Posts: 183
    June 2, 2011 at 4:06 pm #970486

    The entire blank.. I was hoping it could be done without re-wrapping the guides.

    John Schultz
    Inactive
    Portage, WI
    Posts: 3309
    June 2, 2011 at 6:03 pm #970504

    Call G. Loomis and ask them what they can do for you. They are usually pretty good with customer service. At least they used to be.

    jig_n_pig
    Balsam Lake Wisc.
    Posts: 183
    June 3, 2011 at 2:01 am #970604

    John,
    do you really think they might help, even with a blank that was made by a rod builder and not the factory. i’m sure the varnish was put on the blank by the guy that made the rod and he is out of business. I guess it couldn’t hurt to make a phone call.

    John Schultz
    Inactive
    Portage, WI
    Posts: 3309
    June 3, 2011 at 11:38 am #970650

    Hard to say. Its their blank so they may help you out even though the rod was built privately. Never hurts to call and ask.

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