Painting rods

associatedmatt · Feb 7, 2017

How do I go about painting rods , just want to paint the tips white for me seeing better on a dull background . What type of paint best used ?

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103841 · Feb 7, 2017

I don't bother with paint and use self adhesive fluorescent tape, can be applied instantly and is more visible than most paints.

trotter2 · Feb 7, 2017

Just use matt white paint. Two coats does the job.

mikench · Feb 7, 2017

Galeria Acrylic Paint in Titanium white. £3.46 from A*****.

I used this on a tip. It was recommended on this forum. It was easy to apply and works!

associatedmatt · Feb 7, 2017

Would any artist acrylic paint work ?

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binka · Feb 7, 2017

associatedmatt said:
Would any artist acrylic paint work ?

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I don't see why not, it's very durable on floats.

associatedmatt · Feb 7, 2017

Off to hobbycraft then ! Just a light scuff over with scotchbrite for a key

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tigger · Feb 7, 2017

I've heard of people using a small can of car spray paint. Mask off the guides etc and spray away. I think it's quick drying and leaves a nice even finish if done correctly.

Too late though now as it looks like you've done one to the shops already.

associatedmatt · Feb 7, 2017

Not yet , I'm on my break at work , il check tonight in garage as I may have some ford diamond white aerosol

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tigger · Feb 7, 2017

associatedmatt said:
Not yet , I'm on my break at work , il check tonight in garage as I may have some ford diamond white aerosol

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Good luck

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associatedmatt · Feb 7, 2017

My 2 korum all rounder 1.5 rods are a carbon effect all over and noticed when was fishing in a weir pool under trees against the dark coloured water was a bit harder to see bites on the tip .

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tigger · Feb 7, 2017

associatedmatt said:
My 2 korum all rounder 1.5 rods are a carbon effect all over and noticed when was fishing in a weir pool under trees against the dark coloured water was a bit harder to see bites on the tip .

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Rather than doing a permanent job like that which may well destroy the resale value would you not be better to use some plumbers or electrical tape first and see how you like it. At least then you can just remove the tape and the rods are non the worse for it?

associatedmatt · Feb 7, 2017

Good idea , may have some white if not I got blue

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trotter2 · Feb 7, 2017

It needs too be waterproof and also flexible ,some of the acrylic paints will be ok on floats but on a rod tip its a different ball game the tip flexes and will just crack some paints off.
So try it first if using acrylics be warned .

binka · Feb 7, 2017

I'm not sure what variation there is on acrylics but I made some straight night wagglers a few months ago which used the rubber/silicone tube as the starlight boss.

I initially intended to leave that part unpainted but brushed onto it accidentally and so I continued to paint the whole thing.

After drying I found I could bend it right over without the paint fracturing or peeling.

I'm very surprised in all fairness, hence trying not to paint it in the first place...

Whatever paint is used I would be inclined to give the tip the very lightest of a tickle with a really fine sandpaper and white undercoat first, especially if going with a flouro colour.

associatedmatt · Feb 7, 2017

I might just go with the insulation tape and see how I get on and perhaps paint from there , I know my peacock floats need touching up as the red is coming off

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keora · Feb 8, 2017

associatedmatt said:
Would any artist acrylic paint work ?

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It certainly will work, but use student quality rather than artists quality, which are roughly double the price. Daler Rowney System 3 in titanium white is a strong intense white with good covering power. Lightly sand the area you want to paint with fine sand paper before painting.

https://www.jacksonsart.com/daler-rowney-system-3-acrylic-75ml-titanium-white

seth49 · Feb 8, 2017

I find tippex works well as a temporary measure, and you can scrape it of with your thumb nail if you don't need it.

dave m · Feb 10, 2017

to save painting your rod tips you could just use the enterprise rod tip adaptors for using with a starlight or isotope.
you can then make a sight tip as i have done in this picture from a kids plastic lolly pop stick. the sight tip is about 1" long [but easy enough to make 1.5" or 2"] and is nice and visible against a dark background.

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Philip · Feb 10, 2017

Yep I use the tip adapters too. I used to make my own before they marketed the ready made ones. I think Drennan do a version as well but the Enterprise ones are better imo and less likly to twist round the rod top.

Depending on the size of silicon tube you use you can also push those interchangeable Drennen float tips (for Crystal wagglers I think it was?) into it as daytime sight bobs so you can change the colour easily ...red/yellow/black etc.

...no idea if they still make those floats however ...not seen one for a while.

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