Vintage rod renovation

[vintagerod]

Does anybody know anyone skilled (and interested) in restoring a couple of 20-year old rods in the Quad Cities area?  Things like rewrapping a guide with the original (or darn close to) material and color, restoring the blank's luster, replacing old and stained grips with OEM (or very similar).

I have a couple of rods in my collection that are in really good shape, that I would like to 'retire', but would like to give them a cosmetic face-lift.  

Thank you kindly.

[flechero]

Start here:

http://www.rodguild.com/builderfinder.html

choose rod repair, then search.

each name is clickable for detailed info.  If the refurb is specialized beyond modern repair techniques, those folks will know who you should call.

[vintagerod]

Thanks Flechero.  This helps a lot.