Cork Rod Grip Repair

You will need to collect about 1 2 teaspoon to fill a 1 centimeter hole.

Cork rod grip repair. Replace worn out cork hypalon and cork tape fishing grips. Deep repairs may need 2 or more fillings. Lightly sand the cork until you have enough cork dust material to put back into the cork s voids. Let the rod room guide you with your selection of grips for your fishing rod.

The supply of cork is limited but guaranteed. Whether you are building a new rod or need to make fishing rod grip repairs we carry a full line of textured grip tapes shrink tubing cord and twine for decorative wraps and grip repairs. In order to get the most realistic filler sand the cork down just a tad to get the spare cork dust from the grip you want to fix. You may require a heat gun to properly shrink this material.

Must be used with cork seal u403 preparation. We offer a wide variety of cork grips and rings. Usually has a 2 1 shrink ratio. Cork trees occupy vast areas and are constantly reproducing.

Surface must be clean dry. Here s how to be sure your rod grip feels like new for years to come. Cork filler air temperature should be above 40 f. Use on new custom rods.

Use on saltwater or freshwater rods. We also have all the tools you need to complete your custom fishing rod grip. Cork is the bark of cork oak trees that grow almost exclusively in one region of the world. The largest cork producing country is portugal followed by other mediterranean countries such as spain algeria tunisia morocco and italy.

Sand shallow repairs after 15 minutes. Some typical rod building and repair applications and tips for this heat shrink grip material are. If you are starting a new build use the cork dust from reaming the cork grip to fit over the rod blank. Don t overdo it though.

Baby wipes magic erasers these work really well or a brush and plain dish soap will all do the job. Easy to install with only a heat gun. Shrinking temperature of 150 f. Apply to cork pits and grooves with a spatula putty knife or similar tool.

A rod builder s electric heat gun. Take a clean dry wine cork and sand it with 220 to 240 grit sandpaper to make a fine cork dust. Grip tape is a popular choice for surf rods and come in cork leather and textured material. Is your fishing rod grip worn out and you would like to replace or repair it.