I think I want to apply it to some older cork.   No problem?   Just to keep,it from degrading more. Looks like some cork filler came out and now I have some voids. Higher end rod, but the cork is still meh.  Or it could be all the fish fighting.

 

anyone put it on older cork?  
 

 

Just now, Darth-Baiter said:

I think I want to apply it to some older cork.   No problem?   Just to keep,it from degrading more. Looks like some cork filler came out and now I have some voids. Higher end rod, but the cork is still meh.  Or it could be all the fish fighting.

 

anyone put it on older cork?  
 

 

I would fill the pits with wood glue,  sand down the handle to make nice and smooth, then apply U40. Being older shouldn't be an issue. 

Just whatever you do, Wash the cork with water and sponge good before applying anything on it.

I think plastic wood "golden oak" is the color you want for filler. Sand them with fine grit, clean them and apply two thin coats. They'll look like new 

I have done some older rods and they came out really well.

 

Clean it with a magic eraser until the cork looks clean, then fill voids with Elmers wood filler (I used Golden Oak color)

 

Let it dry completely and sand it down even to the surrounding cork. I wipe it down with a damp cloth to get ALL the dust off, let it dry completely, then seal with the U40.

 

Here's a pic of an old Fenwick I did that was REALLY in rough shape with lots of voids.

7 minutes ago, FrnkNsteen said:

I have done some older rods and they came out really well.

 

Clean it with a magic eraser until the cork looks clean, then fill voids with Elmers wood filler (I used Golden Oak color)

 

Let it dry completely and sand it down even to the surrounding cork. I wipe it down with a damp cloth to get ALL the dust off, let it dry completely, then seal with the U40.

 

Here's a pic of an old Fenwick I did that was REALLY in rough shape with lots of voids.

Bingo!!  400 grit

1 minute ago, Columbia Craw said:

Bingo!!  400 grit

I think I used 320 grit but either would work.

 

180 is probably too coarse, but Ive used 220 as well. Just can't get as aggressive with more coarse sandpaper.

I have never liked u40. 
 

longer answer- scotchbrite and soap or some

400 grit. 

This is a fun project and I've done is to several older rods. Like guys said above.....magic eraser, fill with golden oak, and seal with U40. They come out awesome!