I was finally able to get back to my build today and decided to use a color preserve on my wraps. I did a test on a broken blank I had and like the way the guide wrap epoxy went on the wrap with preserve better than the one without. Maybe it was the way the preserve seals the thread, IDK, but I like it.
I'm using U-40 Color Lock 2 and Flex Coat High Build. Just finished putting on the color preserve and will let that turn over night (probably not needed, but what the heck) and hopefully tomorrow I can finish this rod up.