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Preserving Sharpie autographs on rods
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07/13/15 10:04 PM
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DAN-O
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Does anyone in the DFW have a way to preserve a Sharpie signature on a Rod? I am giving it to my dad as a present, but want to preserve Gary Klein's autograph first so that it will not fade or rub off over time. I think PROKOTE would do it, but need a spinning rod holder because it is self-leveling. Any rods builders around that could help me out please?
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Re: Preserving Sharpie autographs on rods
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07/14/15 12:28 AM
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Old Tracker
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This should work; apply color preserver over the signature; I use Flex coat brand available from Barlow's (you can also use Elmer's glue watered down to a milk like thickness). This should protect the signature from solvents in the finish . Apply the finish (I use Flex-coat but Prokote should work) over the area, then use a hair dryer on hi to blow all of the excess finish from the rod. At this point you should be able to manually turn the rod 180 deg every 5 -10 minutes, after 30 min you start lengthening the time between turns. The hair dryer should have removed enough finish that it won't sag. A card board box with V notches in the sides works great as rod a holder while you are turning the rod and will keep the excess finish from blowing everywhere. Try this on a rod you don't care about with your own signature first. If you have any questions send me a PM. Let me know how it worked.
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Re: Preserving Sharpie autographs on rods
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07/14/15 04:35 AM
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DAN-O
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I will PM you tomorrow for more details. Really want this done right so that the signature lasts forever...if possible. It will be a forever reminder for the trip I have scheduled with Gary and dad in late November.
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Re: Preserving Sharpie autographs on rods
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07/14/15 04:42 AM
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I would think a couple of coats of clear coat lacquer would work. But you would want to test it first.
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Re: Preserving Sharpie autographs on rods
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#10975748
07/14/15 01:33 PM
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Txmedic033
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Devcon two ton 30 minute epoxy. It is what I and most other tackle makers use to clear coat crank baits. You can't beat the durable, high gloss finish.
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Re: Preserving Sharpie autographs on rods
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07/14/15 01:46 PM
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Anything with acetone will streak the sharpie. Are they acetone free?
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Re: Preserving Sharpie autographs on rods
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07/14/15 01:55 PM
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D2T epoxy will not streak sharpie markings.
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Re: Preserving Sharpie autographs on rods
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07/15/15 04:21 AM
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If you could get it to me I would prokote it for you...I have a rod dryer
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Re: Preserving Sharpie autographs on rods
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07/15/15 04:45 AM
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DAN-O,
I've done this twice, once myself and I used an automotive clear coat. The second time my firend that cusim paints crankbaits did it for me using the D2T Epoxy. Both ways, the most important thing was testing/practicing and using the shoe box with "V" notches cut in the ends to hold and spin the rod while coating/drying.
Good luck.
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Re: Preserving Sharpie autographs on rods
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07/15/15 01:27 PM
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DAN-O
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Thoughts on using clear shrink wrap?
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Re: Preserving Sharpie autographs on rods
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07/16/15 02:45 AM
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Pearlandtexan
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Perma gloss might be an option......or lumiseal
Last edited by Pearlandtexan; 07/16/15 02:49 AM.
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Re: Preserving Sharpie autographs on rods
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07/16/15 03:14 PM
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Decided to go with the D2T recommended above. It worked great. No Sharpie smears and hopefullt preserved now forever. Thanks for all recommendations.
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