I picked up a used rod and I couldn't tell if it had sealed cork, so I figured I would take care of it. After cleaning it and applying U-40, it seems it might have had a very light coat because the new coat appears to not have soaked in at all.

 

Anyone have any suggestions on removing the excess U-40?

U-40 just sits on the surface and seals. I don't leave it heavily wet when applying and wipe off the excess then. If dried, I would either try cleaning it with a magic eraser, or lightly sand with fine sandpaper and then re-seal it.

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try that when I get home tonight.

 

I'm usually pretty OCD when applying U-40, but since it was a used rod I thought I wouldnt care if it wasnt perfect. I didnt take too much care to use a light coat and also didnt spend time to wipe the excess. I noticed it after it dried. The excess is enough to make me annoyed with its appearance. Never gonna do that again.

23 hours ago, FrnkNsteen said:

U-40 just sits on the surface and seals. I don't leave it heavily wet when applying and wipe off the excess then. If dried, I would either try cleaning it with a magic eraser, or lightly sand with fine sandpaper and then re-seal it.

 

Magic eraser really is magic, aint it? It took that U-40 right off. I probably helped that it wasn't totally set. Now I dont know if the cork was previously sealed because it seems like its totally clean and smooth. I guess I get a second go at coating it. Thanks FrnkNsteen.