Epoxy on guide…

[MidwestBassAttack]

Hey folks - Got a new rod in last week and there is a small amount of residual epoxy on the outer ring. 

Any insight as to best method to remove?

[WRB]

OCD

Tom

[Phil77]

A razor and some acetone. 

[QED]

44 minutes ago, Phil77 said:

A razor and some acetone. 

Sincere question - does acetone work on cured epoxy?

[jcjunior]

Just leave it. If it’s bothering you that much take a small razor and carefully pick it off

[dodgeguy]

Send it back and get a perfect one.

[Phil77]

4 hours ago, QED said:

Sincere question - does acetone work on cured epoxy?

I've used it to remove cured marine epoxy from a boat.

[papajoe222]

If it's on the outside, the metal frame and not the insert, I'd leave it alone. If it's unsightly, you could attempt to remove it and possibly damage insert in the process. 

[Lead Head]

I wouldn't use a razor, if you scratch into the paint or coating of the guide you are inviting rust (depending on guide material) and you definitely don't want to damage a insert. 

 

You could try low heat (think warm, not hot) and hard plastic like a credit card. If that won't get it off I would suggest just ignoring it. If its inside the ring or you can't ignore it, return it.