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Purchased a second hand rod today, on the tip section the upper layer of laquer/varnish is flaking off, my question is how do I get it all off? Is there any technique or material I can use to this effect?

Thanks in advance.

 

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No one knows anything about this subject then...

 

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Thanks, info much appreciated. I did have a bit of an experiment using the 600 wet and dry (just found it in the garage and thought it would be ok), but wasn't sure whether I would rub some of the carbon away, so didn't go any further.
I'm taking it with me to Norfolk tomorrow, will ask the price of a full rebuild before deciding whether to do it myself or leave it to the experts. I think it should be worth doing, its a zziplex B14, don't know much about it but was told they are quite rare and a good backcasting rod.

Another question, if I did go for a rebuild, do they usually go through the process of removing the old cacky varnish, and re-apply some more?

 

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Thanks guys, very informative. I'll have a good look into it this week.
Prof tench, I note you reccomend K.L, I phoned his shop this morning and found out he does rebuilds. Will probably go with this, expensive as you say but he should do a decent job.