rod repair help needed???

markp · #1 (**permalink**) November 6th, 2007

Hey Guys
I am in need of a little expert help. I was given a G Loomes IMX rod that someone has already built. Unfortunatly I dont think it turned out the way they anticipated(probably why I have it). I have been building rods for about 4 years but I have never really ran across anything like this. Is there anything that i can use on the epoxy on the guides that will re-activate so I can strip it off without damaging or scratching the blank. I would like to strip it completly and start from scratch. I was also wondering where I can (or if I can) get another label for it? I think when this guy tried to build it he wipped the label with some sort of cleaner and it smudged all the lettering. If you guys have and suggestions I would really appreciate it. Thank you very much for any ideas. Tight lines.

Mark

Mattman · #2 (**permalink**) November 7th, 2007

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Originally Posted by markp

Hey Guys
I am in need of a little expert help. I was given a G Loomes IMX rod that someone has already built. Unfortunatly I dont think it turned out the way they anticipated(probably why I have it). I have been building rods for about 4 years but I have never really ran across anything like this. Is there anything that i can use on the epoxy on the guides that will re-activate so I can strip it off without damaging or scratching the blank. I would like to strip it completly and start from scratch. I was also wondering where I can (or if I can) get another label for it? I think when this guy tried to build it he wipped the label with some sort of cleaner and it smudged all the lettering. If you guys have and suggestions I would really appreciate it. Thank you very much for any ideas. Tight lines.

Mark

Very tough to remove old guide wraps without some scarring. I warm the wraps with a heat gun to help soften them up. Then with an X-Acto knife I slice the wrap right off the top of the guide foot. Cutting towards the leg of the guide. Then peel off that wrap. Then unwind the remaining wrap. Heat the area again and use an old credit card to remove the remaining epoxy.

What model blank is this?

rodtrader · #3 (**permalink**) November 7th, 2007

Do what Matt says and you'll be OK. You will be left with a little residue and maybe a few scratched but it won't effect the action or sensitivity of the blank.

You can always cover up the flaws with some marbeling or other decorative technique if they bother you that much.

markp · #4 (**permalink**) November 7th, 2007

Hello Matt
The blank is an G Loomis 13 foot IMX. It is quite a nice blank it just needs some TLC. Thanks alot for the tips.

rodtrader · #5 (**permalink**) November 7th, 2007

Mark,

The 13ft IMX makes an awesome float rod and I'm sure you would have no problem getting rid of it if you would so chose. Good luck and post some pics.

Mattman · #6 (**permalink**) November 13th, 2007

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Originally Posted by markp

Hello Matt
The blank is an G Loomis 13 foot IMX. It is quite a nice blank it just needs some TLC. Thanks alot for the tips.

Too bad...if it were a blank that I had worked on I would have just sent you the decal that came with mine. I never use them.