Back to Rod Building Components.

David Norwich Rod Finishin Products Instructions.

Please scroll down the page to find the instructions on use for the material you have purchased.

____________________________

David Norwich Single Pack Rod Varnish.

Remember that the final finish achieved is only as good as the surface you prepare for coating!

Wet sand lightly with 400grit wet & dry paper  to key the surface.

The surface to be coated must be free from dust a grease. For best results wipe the area with a Tack Cloth to remove any traces of dust. If there is any grease present wipe the are with a Degreaser and then wipe the area to be coated with a Tack Cloth to remove any dust.

• Apply with a soft hair brush. Apply in long even strokes. Allow the first coat to dry for 24 hours.
• Once dry, lightly wet sand the first coat with 360-400 grade wet & dry paper with water and some washing up liquid added to the water. Dry thoroughly and wipe over again with your Tack Cloth.
•  Apply the final coat. Leave to dry for 24 hours before use.

Brushes should be cleaned with white spirit.

For long term storage after use, squeeze the bottle to exclude as much air as possible and screw the top down tightly.

Back to Rod Building Components.

___________________________

David Norwich Matt Finish Rod Varnish.

Remember that the final finish achieved is only as good as the surface you prepare for coating!

The surface to be coated must be free from dust a grease.

 Ideal for coating rod blanks. NOTE: Not suitable for coating whippings on its own as it does not have the same mechanical abrasion properties as gloss varnish. It should only be used for over coating the whip finish after a regular coat of gloss rod varnish or Flex Coat has been applied.

For best results you should key the surface to be treated with fine 300-600 grit wet & dry paper.

Shake the bottle thoroughly before use to disperse the matting agent.

Two coats may be applied for additional protection. Can be thinned 10% with white spirit.

Wet sand lightly with 400grit wet & dry paper   to key the surface.

If there is any traces of grease present, wipe the area with a Degreaser and then wipe the area to be coated with a Tack Clothto remove any dust.

• Apply with a soft hair artists brush. Apply in long even strokes. Allow the first coat to dry for 24 hours.
• Once dry, lightly wet sand the first coat with 320-600 grade wet & dry paper with water and some washing up liquid added to the water. Dry thoroughly and wipe over again with your Tack Cloth.
• Apply the final coat. Leave to dry for 24 hours before use.

Brushes should be cleaned with white spirit.

For long term storage after use, squeeze the bottle to exclude as much air as possible and screw the top down tightly.

Back to Rod Building Components.

______________________________________________

David Norwich 2 part Pro Rod Varnish Gloss.

Remember that the final finish achieved is only as good as the surface you prepare for coating!

Wet sand lightly with 400grit wet & dry paper   to key the surface.

The surface to be coated must be free from dust a grease. For best results wipe the area with a Degreaser  to remove any traces of  silicon or grease, then wipe the area to be coated thoroughly with a  Tack Cloth to remove any traces of dust.

• Mix TWO parts of A resin with ONE part B resin by volume or weight. Do not use more of the B part than is needed!
• Can be mixed with 5-10% of Retarder.  to enhance levelling and to extend pot life.
• For Spray application add up to 20% Retarder.
• Stir gently to mix the two components throughly. Allow any air bubbles created during mixing to settle before use.

• Apply with a soft long hair artists brush. Apply in long even strokes. Allow the first coat to dry for 24 hours.

• Once dry, if a second coat is needed lightly wet sand the first coat with 400grit wet & dry paper   with water and some washing up liquid added to the water to key the surface. Dry thoroughly and wipe over again with a Tack Cloth
•  Apply the final coat. Leave to dry for 24 hours before use.

Brushes should be cleaned with cellulose thinners.

Mixed material can be stored and re-used for up to ten days if kept below the freezing point of water.

For long term storage after use, screw the tops down tightly to seal the containers.

Back to Rod Building Components.

___________________________________________________

David Norwich 2 part Pro Rod Varnish Matt.

 Ideal for coating rod blanks. NOTE: Not suitable for coating whippings on its own as it does not have the same mechanical abrasion properties as gloss varnish. It should only be used for over coating the whip finish after a regular coat of gloss rod varnish or Flex Coat has been applied.

It should only be used for over coating the whip finish after a regular coat of Flex Coat or a coat of Pro gloss rod varnish has been applied.

Remember that the final finish achieved is only as good as the surface you prepare for coating!

Wet sand lightly with 400grit wet & dry paper  to key the surface.

The surface to be coated must be free from dust a grease. For best results wipe the area with a Degreaser to remove any traces of  silicon or grease, then wipe the area to be coated thoroughly with a Tack Cloth to remove any traces of dust.

Shake the A bottle thoroughly before use to disperse the matting agent.

• Mix 25 parts of A Resin with ONE part B Hardner by volume. Do not use more of the B part than is needed!

Can be mixed with 5-10% of Retarder.  to enhance levelling and to extend pot life.

(For Spray application add up to 20% Retarder.)

• Stir gently to mix the two components throughly. Allow any air bubbles created during mixing to settle before use.

• Apply with a soft long hair artists brush. Apply in long even strokes. Allow the first coat to dry for 24 hours.

• Once dry, and if a second coat is needed lightly wet sand the first coat with 360-400 grade wet & dry paper with water and some washing up liquid added to the water. Dry thoroughly and wipe over again with your tack cloth.

•  Apply the final coat. Leave to dry for 24 hours before use.

Brushes should be cleaned with cellulose thinners.

Mixed material can be stored and re-used for up to ten days if kept below the freezing point of water.

For long term storage after use, screw the tops down tightly to seal the containers.

Back to Rod Building Components.

__________________________________

FLEX COAT HIGH-BUILD POLYMER ‘ONE COAT’ WRAP FINISH.

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR USE - USE ON RING WHIPPINGS ONLY.

IMPORTANT: Avoid any contact with any products that contain silicon

1. Surface to be coated should be as level and dirt-free as possible. !

2. Measure exactly equal amounts of Resin ‘A’ and Resin ‘B’ by volume. Mix the measured finish in a clean, dry container.

3.  Stir until the finish until thoroughly blended. Do this slowly to prevent bubbles forming. To prolong use of the resin and to prevent premature setting, place the container on a bed of ice.

4. Apply the Resin to whippings in a warm room between 21-30C (70-85F).Brush Resin over whippings with a stiff bristle brush evenly  and  rotate the sections continuously to allow for even drying. 6-33 rpm if using a motor dryer.

5. After a short time air bubbles created during mixing will rise to the surface.  A hair dryer on a hot setting can be used for final bubble removal and levelling of the surface.

6. Initial curing takes approximately 6-8 hours, and sections should be rotated for at least 5 hours at the above temps to prevent sagging of the resin. Final hardening takes up to 48 hours.

Brushes should be cleaned with Cellulose Thinners.

CAUTION: Resin ‘A’ contains epoxy bispherol and Resin ‘B’ contains a polyamine curing agent.  If contact with the skin occurs wash well with soap and water.  This product should be use in a well-ventilated area, and you should avoid breathing in the vapours.

FIRST AID: If Resin ‘A’ is swallowed, induce vomiting.  If Resin ‘B’ is swallowed, do not induce vomiting.

CALL A DOCTOR OR EMERGENCY SERVICES IMMEDIATELY.

EYES: Severe irritation to eyes.  In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

This product should only be used by adults, or under strict adult supervision.

For long term storage after use, replace the caps and screw the top down tightly.

Back to Rod Building Components.

_____________________________

Pro Super flat Gloss Wrap Finish

FOR USE - USE ON RING WHIPPINGS ONLY.

IMPORTANT: Avoid any contact with any products that contain silicon

1. Warm the containers to room temperature before use.

2 Mix 25 parts of A Resin with ONE part B Hardner by volume. Do not use more of the B part than is needed!

3.  Stir until the finish until thoroughly blended. Do this slowly to prevent bubbles forming.  Pro Flat has excellent flow properties, don't worry if bubbles keep appearing. This is the resin filling the voids in the thread.

To prolong use of the resin and to prevent premature setting, place the container on a cool suface such as a bed of ice.

4. Apply the Resin to the whippings in a warm room between 21-30C (70-85F). Brush  the resin over evenly over the whippings with a soft bristle brush,  and  rotate the sections continuously to allow for even drying.

- 6-33 rpm if using a motor dryer.

5. After a short time air bubbles created during mixing will rise to the surface. Use your brush for final bubble removal and levelling of the surface.

6. Initial curing takes approximately 6-8 hours, depending on how heavy  coat you have applied is. Sections should be rotated for at least 1 hour at the above temperature to prevent and sagging of the resin. Final hardening takes up to 48 hours. Re- coating can be done as soon as the surface is tack dry.

Brushes should be cleaned with Cellulose Thinners.

For long term storage after use, screw the tops down tightly to seal the containers.

Back to Rod Building Components.

____________________________________________________

A snapshot video of how a Norwich fly rod blank is made.

I hope you will enjoy the clip. Why not subscribe to my YouTube channel to see more David Norwich Videos.