markp Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Hey Guys I am in need of a little expert help. I was given a G Loomes IMX rod that someone has already built. Unfortunatly I dont think it turned out the way they anticipated(probably why I have it). I have been building rods for about 4 years but I have never really ran across anything like this. Is there anything that i can use on the epoxy on the guides that will re-activate so I can strip it off without damaging or scratching the blank. I would like to strip it completly and start from scratch. I was also wondering where I can (or if I can) get another label for it? I think when this guy tried to build it he wipped the label with some sort of cleaner and it smudged all the lettering. If you guys have and suggestions I would really appreciate it. Thank you very much for any ideas. Tight lines. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Hey GuysI am in need of a little expert help. I was given a G Loomes IMX rod that someone has already built. Unfortunatly I dont think it turned out the way they anticipated(probably why I have it). I have been building rods for about 4 years but I have never really ran across anything like this. Is there anything that i can use on the epoxy on the guides that will re-activate so I can strip it off without damaging or scratching the blank. I would like to strip it completly and start from scratch. I was also wondering where I can (or if I can) get another label for it? I think when this guy tried to build it he wipped the label with some sort of cleaner and it smudged all the lettering. If you guys have and suggestions I would really appreciate it. Thank you very much for any ideas. Tight lines. Mark Very tough to remove old guide wraps without some scarring. I warm the wraps with a heat gun to help soften them up. Then with an X-Acto knife I slice the wrap right off the top of the guide foot. Cutting towards the leg of the guide. Then peel off that wrap. Then unwind the remaining wrap. Heat the area again and use an old credit card to remove the remaining epoxy. What model blank is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodtrader Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Do what Matt says and you'll be OK. You will be left with a little residue and maybe a few scratched but it won't effect the action or sensitivity of the blank. You can always cover up the flaws with some marbeling or other decorative technique if they bother you that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markp Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Hello Matt The blank is an G Loomis 13 foot IMX. It is quite a nice blank it just needs some TLC. Thanks alot for the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodtrader Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Mark, The 13ft IMX makes an awesome float rod and I'm sure you would have no problem getting rid of it if you would so chose. Good luck and post some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Hello MattThe blank is an G Loomis 13 foot IMX. It is quite a nice blank it just needs some TLC. Thanks alot for the tips. Too bad...if it were a blank that I had worked on I would have just sent you the decal that came with mine. I never use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
