Hello
Always happy to help out one of our members with tackle tinkering questions,nice to see returning members !
Was going to bump up an old topic to answer questions about Water based Clear Finishes when I realized I hadn't answered the question about brands back then.
When folks read my old posts you will notice that occasionally I left details out,reason being I don't think anyone has educated his competitors more than I.
In fact many have told me that if it wasn't for my sharing my rod making techniques they would have never gotten past being assemblers.
Another reason I held back details and techniques is I didn't want the responsibility for anyone's misadventures,Say John Doe makes a mess using a material I recommend,or a technique I share.
Next John Doe holds a grudge and every opportunity he gets he tries to stab me in the back.
One of the costs of being nice helping out.
"Deft" Exterior Gloss purchased on line is what I used in my water based dip tube.It's got the U.V. protection we need for fishing rod applications.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/DEFT-PPG-ARC ... thena=true
Also used the Minwax Polycrylic as a color preserver of sorts,as thread finish,however be aware it is intended for indoor use,no UV protection as far as I know so I always finished with a clear final coat of the Deft.
https://www.minwax.com/wood-products/cl ... ive-finishLooking Forward To Seeing Your Project Unfold !!
Tight Lines And Phillipson Loops
Andy M
PS Here is a link to a Naked Phillipson Topic from a few years back ,this prompted others to try a hand in stripping paint projects,thankfully it wasn't a lasting trend,if you search you can find other topics that feature stripping Phillipson Paint
Sorry for the absence of pictures it was a problem with negative cash flow.
https://fiberglassflyrodders.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=43620
Posted: 12 Mar 2019, 23:48 • 
So now I figured it was time for a much needed makeover, while carefully stripping the ugly wraps, the paint peeled off in places! What to do? I sanded the rest of the paint to expose a cool creamy off white blank. Kinda like that so a Ray Lee reelseat, new cork, agate stripper and ? color wraps will be my next project. Pictures to follow. I have a dozen glass rods, including my dad’s Phillipson in excellent condition, a Winston FL, several vintage Lami’s and others. Well, thanks for having me back....phew! 
