What do you use to seal cork handles?

[SSS]

Got myself a megabass triza, and need some cork sealant. I tried to get the U-40, but can't find it anywhere, and shipping from the US is too expensive. Is there any other options that do the job?

[a1712]

I use reduced/cut Spar Urethane/Varnish. Cut it 50-50 with Mineral Spirits, coat the cork well, then smooth it all out with a Scotch Bright Pad/400 sand paper when it's dry. I don't get the slickness of using U40 when my cork gets wet. Seems to hold the filler in better also. YMMV, Brian.

[eklikewhoa]

I would just get the u40, try and get a group of guys together that needs it.

Many of the other ways don't age well

[eagleriver1_fish]

I would just get the u40, try and get a group of guys together that needs it.

Many of the other ways don't age well

This! One 2oz bottle goes a long, long way.

[IlliniDawg01]

I use a thin layer of this rod varnish. It dries with a bit of texture so the cork stays grippy.

http://www.anglersworkshop.com/RodDance ... od-Varnish

[bronzefly]

I use U40 Cork Sealant on every single cork rod I get, from a Racing Design to a cheap panfish spinning rod. It is a great product and one bottle will seal more cork rods than most tackle shops have in stock!

[Thunderblack1984]

Another vote for U40. Awesome product that last a long time.

[MardukFIN]

U40.

[SSS]

Ever since i made this thread, i got the Kelly's Cork Renew, and its meh. That thing made my rod handle look whiter than normal.

[BRONZEBACK32]

I use U-40, maybe check with Tackle Warehouse and see what they would charge on shipping.

You can also use fast drying polyurethane made by minwax.
I've never tried it since I use U-40 but I have heard others really like it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWqfyqHlblw

[tracker01]

U40.

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