Chipped Century CCC

Message

#1 Post by **DL.TURBOT** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:47 pm

My stand fell yesterday and chipped My New Century CCC on its first proper run out, I wasnt impressed, Is it possible to repair? The only reason I want to is that Im afraid peeling over time...Could it be a diy with the rod building kits on ebay or would I be better to taking it to someone? If I do it myself it might just look like a big blob on the rod!

#2 Post by **beachcaster** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:04 pm

if i where you i would take it to someone to repair mate .dont want sea water getting under the epoxy .

#3 Post by **DL.TURBOT** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:06 pm

Do you know anybody who does this sort of thing?

#4 Post by **fishermannum1** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:08 pm

hi turbot' it is easy to put right all you need is a bottle of fly tie'ing varnish, and apply a coat to it, when dry apply another coat, and so on. until you get it even..hope this helps you!!!

#5 Post by **DL.TURBOT** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:10 pm

Cheers Num!!

#6 Post by **fishermannum1** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:20 pm

no prob's mate, have dealt with that sort of damage for a lot of guys. just make sure to remove any loose bits ( make sure its completely dry before you start ) use fine varnish and build up the layers. it will work out fine. let me know how you get on....cheer's

#7 Post by **beachcaster** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:47 pm

with a new rod i would not be doing it ,it never looks right to be honest had the same thing happen to a greys apollo never was right.sure you can do it if you dont mind how it looks when your finished .where about are you based??

#8 Post by **rapalajoe** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 8:30 pm

For the sake of the good rods just send it to the builder.Not advisable to use other than properly design rodbuilding epoxies....unless its for instant temporary repair....its not that hard to do that kind of repair....

#9 Post by **Kraken** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 8:48 pm

Would agree with Beachcaster - its a brand new rod :shock: - why feck it up for the sake of a couple of quid? :shock: :shock:

Send it to the pros - you'll be happier in the long run.. :D :D :D

#10 Post by **DL.TURBOT** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:13 pm

Where would be the best to send it? Back to Century?

#11 Post by **DL.TURBOT** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:33 pm

I contacted Century last night, They replied first thing this morning, The guy there, Simon Chilcott said to send the rod in and he would repair it free of charge and return it this week again, Cant say fairer than that really!

#12 Post by **EricH** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:04 pm

mate, for the price of postage to UK you could go to Viking in Bray, they do rod repairs, see if they could sort you out?