u40 cork seal

[Dan668]

Anyone know where this can be picked up in the gta? Seems like ill have to ship it from elsewhere which brings the cost over $20 for a 2oz bottle.

[Ryan Landry]

I have a brand new bottle that I bought with the intensions of using it one of my builds, but I just can't do it! Lol I just like the feel of natural cork.

I don't want to sell it, because I like to have it on hand, but Your welcome to use some if you'd like.

[Dan668]

Thanks for the offer. Im thinking of doing 20 rods lol. I guess ill just have to pay up. I like the feel of the natural cork also. But hate how it gets dirty/dark quickly.

[Ryan Landry]

Just give em a lite sanding every once In a while, that'll do the trick!

[BillM]

Magic eraser works great on dirty cork.

[solopaddler]

Angling Specialties will have it.

[Garry2Rs]

You have mail!

[Fisherpete]

X2 on the magic eraser... Cork looks like new afterwards.

[Roy]

Yeah, I'd go with the eraser as well. I have no scientific data on this but I feel that cork is a living, breathing thing and sealing it just defeats the purpose. Sealing cork probably encourages drying and cracking. All I use is a light mix of water and mild dish detergent,clean gently, dry completely then, if needed, a light sanding with a fine grit paper...300+.

[Burtess]

I always thought of a nice and dark cork handle as just a build up of fish stories and memories........... never would clean any of mine.

 

Burt

[BillM]

Yuck, dirty cork is like a dirty toilet! LOL!

[danc]

I'm a fan of clean cork too, but I wouldn't suggest using sandpaper. You can easily remove the dirt/grit without taking any of the cork away. Any mild household cleaner will work. Personally, I use comet.

[bare foot wader]

I tried using the cork sealer stuff a long time ago, but ended up not liking the finish it put on the rod, made the grip slicker for me.....every now and then I clean a few handles and rub in a few drops of gun oil, slightly darkens the cork and will show the filler better.....tried waxing a couple times, meh, in the end just not worth the effort, a regular wipe down to keep clean works good enough for me

 

I've used tooth paste before on really dirty handles, some swear by it but I didn't find it to be any better than just a soapy dish rag

[BillM]

I'm a fan of clean cork too, but I wouldn't suggest using sandpaper. You can easily remove the dirt/grit without taking any of the cork away. Any mild household cleaner will work. Personally, I use comet.

 

Dan, the next time give one of those magic erasers a try... I couldn't believe how well they worked. I usually just took a sponge and some soap/water but this works so much better.

[John]

^{Nothing like a nice clean cork}