Re-glueing line guides on rod

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Re-glueing line guides on rod

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What should I use to re-glue the guides on my older rods that have come loose. I was thinking epoxy but not sure. Any ideas?
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Re: Re-glueing line guides on rod

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Sorry just edited it to say line guides not the eyes. Thanks
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Use 5 min expoxy after lightly roughing up the rod surface where you plan on putting the guide. Pay attention the guide doesn't slip during the harding time.
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I'd suggest using a rod epoxy made for guides, like Flexcoat. Devon epoxies are glues, first and foremost, so they set up hard and rigid. That's great for repairs of broken things, but not for things that need to flex, like rods.
With a rod epoxy, you'll have to turn the rod to make sure it doesn't sag until it sets up. Rod epoxies, and all flexible, decoupage-type epoxies, take longer to set.
I have used crazy glue for quick fixes, but it is also a rigid glue, and the repairs were only temporary, until I could get off the water and do it right.
There are rod builders online here who do repairs, too, and most tackle shops have someone they use, if you want it done right.
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Re: Re-glueing line guides on rod

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For the tip top guide, use tip top glue which is a hot glue adhesive.

For the other guides, you could do as Mark suggests for temporary repairs if really necessary, but the best bet is to do the repair right. The guides are affixed to the rod via rod wrapping thread, then covered with a flexible covering such as Flex Coat. If you have half a chance, you should learn to do a basic wrap yourself - there are many places to learn in person and online. Then with a minimal investment and a couple of roller blocks you can rig up yourself, you can do your own repairs and know that they are done right.

Then again, when I was wrapping for Fish N Tackle it was hardly worth what they were paying for repair work, so it was definitely cost effective for those having repairs done.

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Re: Re-glueing line guides on rod

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You asked what glueing you should use for putting on new guides. Use the 5 min. expoxy I said to use to hold the guide in place and forgot to mention using size d thread to wrap over the foot of the guide and THEN use the rod type expoxy over the thread wrap. This guide will never move.
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