final coat for rod blank

[tempah]

would like to know what would be the best thing to use for final coat on my rod before i put the eyes on. tried car lacquer last year on same rod but it started peeling and cracking.the rod has been sanded down to the carbon ,with a prime coat and a final coat of black paint applied. thanks

[MAC]

I've used spray on car lacquer without any problems. 2 or 3 very thin coats works best. Try get it on during the day when the temp is above 10c.

[Shambo]

Yacht varnish

[tempah]

i`m sure i put the lacquer on in one coat during winter in the shed at night, every thing i probably shouldn`t of done.will give it another go and if i mess that up,i might give the yacht varnish a go. thanks

[MAC]

I wouldn't use yacht varnish.... it won't flex enough and will crack and peel off. try the Lacquer again...... I used it recently on a 12-20 boat rod that has since had lats of abuse and I've had no problems. Getting slow drying in good temps is the key....

[Shambo]

I wouldn't use yacht varnish.... it won't flex enough and will crack and peel off. try the Lacquer again...... I used it recently on a 12-20 boat rod that has since had lats of abuse and I've had no problems. Getting slow drying in good temps is the key....

Yacht varnish is extremely flexible....

[tempah]

used the car lacquer,four light coats and done in a warm room,it looks very good,time will tell