Hi Folks,

I am replacing the eyes on my favourite rod. How do I remove the old epoxy resin from the original tyings.

Thanks,

Jemo

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Wrap the blank either side of the rings and existing epoxy with masking tape - this helps avoid accidental damage.

Slice through the old finish with a razor blade or scalpel on top of the ring foot.

Much of the existing whipping and epoxy can then be peeled off. Any remaining epoxy can then be scraped off carefully and finally cleaned off in its entirety with denatured alcohol.

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Seem to remember reading somewhere you can gently warm the epoxy to aid the removal, perhaps the more experienced guys here can confirm if this is a good idea.
TC

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No ! Don't you do it ! Overheat a blank and nothing good comes of it - definitely not for amateurs !

A Stanley Blade to scrape with is all I've ever needed - and finally wire wool - really just to check you got the lot off before refinishing !

Best wishes

Steve P

Listen to Steve Parton.....cook a blank and it WILL go snap crackle and pop very soon.

Take your time is the best advice I can give and if you absolutely must heat it then do it VERY gently

Steve

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Thanks folks for your advice
Jemo

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Hi Jemo,
As I said, I can remember seeing about warming the epoxy to aid it's removal, but follow the experts here as they have a wealth of knowledge.
As a newbe myself, I'll be interested in how you get on.
TC

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Hi TC,

You are correct there. Heat has to be used very judicially to soften the cured polymer to aid removal. If too much heat is used the resin holding the actual blank carbon fibers together can soften with disasterous results. Most rod blank resins are cured at 125c or higher. A hair dryer on a low setting which is well below that temperature can soften the resin just enough to let you lift off the resin if done carefully

Most finishing resins are applied over a smooth finish applied to the blank by the manufacturer, and usually the polymer does not actually key on to the surface of the blank. It can be removed without actually damaging the surface. Go carefully if attempting the removal by this process.

If you are in any doubt about doing the job. Don't take the risk if it is a blank or rod you value. If it is something of little value, by all means give it a go.

Regards,

David.

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I always use a hair dryer and have not had a problem.

Ta, Lee.