is it possible to paint a rod

[sn00kslayer]

i have a 7 foot rod that i took all of the guides off and am redoing the whole thing. i want to paint it black but i know there has to be some sort of special paint to do it. thanks for the help. Tight Lines

[s3rmadrat]

I just painted a Gator blank, I used Krylon Fusion Gloss Black, I am going to put epoxy over it on the entirety of the rod.

[sn00kslayer]

So does krylon work or not?

[sn00kslayer]

should i paint the blank first then wrap it? i'm really new to this.

[sn00kslayer]

so i dont finish the paint till after im done wrapping.? i already have the reel seat done.

[sn00kslayer]

and how do i know what sized wrap to use. its a 7 foot spinning rod

[permitchaser]

Krylon its a good paint.i paint the whole blank let it dry and epoxy it let cure and then start wrapping next day.

[Lomax aka ZEBCO]

If the blank is already black, or close to it before you paint it, you do not have to epoxy it before the wrap.

[permitchaser]

If the blank is already black, or close to it before you paint it, you do not have to epoxy it before the wrap.

ok Zeb i do it like that its easier to clean the fingerprints and grease of hands,but its true yo dont have too

[sn00kslayer]

The krylon is running all over the pole what do i do? and i f i dont like the color or it doesnt work out can i take the paint off?

[sn00kslayer]

i dont have a rod dryer its just on my table

[sn00kslayer]

btw i just used krylon outdoors there was no krylon fusion will that still work. can i use laquer thinner to take off the paint

[Lomax aka ZEBCO]

Don't hold the spray can so close.

[permitchaser]

btw i just used krylon outdoors there was no krylon fusion will that still work. can i use laquer thinner to take off the paint

yes it will work i have never used fusion ,when you r done dont touch the blank to put epoxy .

[sn00kslayer]

its all painted exept for the bottom right above the handle i plan to wrap that red. what do i do next?