Cork Sealer Question

[Flippin81]

I've sealed the corks on my last several rods, and until now, have just lightly cleaned them with soap and water. Have been thinking of going over them with a magic eraser.... if so, should I reapply the sealer?

[um8kthecall]

I do with mine

[basskeeter1]

I've sealed the corks on my last several rods, and until now, have just lightly cleaned them with soap and water. Have been thinking of going over them with a magic eraser.... if so, should I reapply the sealer?

Personal Preference. I use U- 40 on mines prior to first day out.

[JohnD.]

You can take a scotch bright pad and scuff them up then reapply cork seal.
I don't like the feel of cork seal so , I just deal with deteriorating cork.

[Flex]

Personal Preference. I use U- 40 on mines prior to first day out.

This on every rod I own.

[Strokerdean]

What is U-40 and what are the pro's and con's of using it? Where do I get some?

[Shimano_0]

Tackle warehouse or eBay

[RazorCat]

What is U-40 and what are the pro's and con's of using it? Where do I get some?

U-40 cork sealer.
As stated, apply a light coat (1 only) to the point of saturation only, and make sure it's a smooth, even coat. Don't leave excess on the cork. Let it dry overnight. Best results are achieved when applied to new cork. But, it works well either way.
I clean my cork handles with Dawn and a Magic Eraser after each season, and re-apply U-40 only if necessary. The effort needed to clean the cork is the best gauge. If it cleans easily it's still sealed. If it's hard to clean, reseal.

[Strokerdean]

thanka for the reply

U-40 cork sealer.
As stated, apply a light coat (1 only) to the point of saturation only, and make sure it's a smooth, even coat. Don't leave excess on the cork. Let it dry overnight. Best results are achieved when applied to new cork. But, it works well either way.
I clean my cork handles with Dawn and a Magic Eraser after each season, and re-apply U-40 only if necessary. The effort needed to clean the cork is the best gauge. If it cleans easily it's still sealed. If it's hard to clean, reseal.