final coat for rod blank

would like to know what would be the best thing to use for final coat on my rod before i put the eyes on. tried car lacquer last year on same rod but it started peeling and cracking.the rod has been sanded down to the carbon ,with a prime coat and a final coat of black paint applied. thanks

I've used spray on car lacquer without any problems. 2 or 3 very thin coats works best. Try get it on during the day when the temp is above 10c.

Yacht varnish

i`m sure i put the lacquer on in one coat during winter in the shed at night, every thing i probably shouldn`t of done.will give it another go and if i mess that up,i might give the yacht varnish a go. thanks

I wouldn't use yacht varnish.... it won't flex enough and will crack and peel off. try the Lacquer again...... I used it recently on a 12-20 boat rod that has since had lats of abuse and I've had no problems. Getting slow drying in good temps is the key....

I wouldn't use yacht varnish.... it won't flex enough and will crack and peel off. try the Lacquer again...... I used it recently on a 12-20 boat rod that has since had lats of abuse and I've had no problems. Getting slow drying in good temps is the key....

Yacht varnish is extremely flexible....

used the car lacquer,four light coats and done in a warm room,it looks very good,time will tell