Cork Seal?

[David Whitaker]

I've heard of a lot of you guys using cork sealant like U-40 on your cork handles. I e never heard of that until I started surfing through the forums. Haven't seen any yet about how it works or a how-to. Can anybody help me understand what it does exactly and how ot effects the feel of the cork? I would love to have my cork last longer but I don't want the feel of my high-grade cork to go away. 

[thebillsman]

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/171063-do-you-guys-seal-the-cork-on-new-rods/

It won't effect the feel or the performance of the cork at all. It only preserves it and makes it easier to clean.

[buzzed bait]

you will not lose any feel, but rather preserve your high grade cork for years to come

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

U40 is a water based polymer that simply pits. Thin seal on the cork. Just brush on a single coat. 

[LuckyHandsINC.]

How well does the sealer protect against pitting? I've never really considered sealing my rods before, but I just bought an orochi xx and the cork is absolutely terrible. Honestly megabass should be ashamed of themselves. I don't care about protecting from dirt. My only concern is preventing the insane amount of filler from falling out. 

[J Francho]

It helps keep any filler intact better than witho0ut using anything at all.

[Crestliner2008]

3 hours ago, J Francho said:

It helps keep any filler intact better than witho0ut using anything at all.

Been using U-40 for over a dozen years or more now. Some cork comes with filler and I've applied it with those as well. Never had a problem. Just checked.....applied to over 30 rods!

[J Francho]

This is actually my favorite part  - I HATE HATE HATE filling cork! It's such a tedious, messy job.