[slap bash]

There has been a threads on this matter. I have been doing this for many years and it does extend the life of your WFP s
The best clear lacquer to use I have found is  K2 car body spray. This is harder than most of the sprays on the market as its a hardened lacquer . The e bay address is:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HB-Body-Professional-2K-Clear-Coat-Lacquer-400ml-Clearcoat-2x-Aerosol-Car-Laquer-/111365262070
 

[andyM]

I wouldn't consider using 2k without a quality suitable respirator and associated PPE in a well ventilated area.
It has potential to be very nasty stuff.

[slap bash]

Sissy.  Use it outside.

[Smudger]

Are you reccomending this for full carbon poles or hybrid and gf poles?

I know several of you guys do this, but I've never seen the need on full carbon, I've only had a 1 & 2 section have wear to be replaced after 4 years of daily use. Since the new style clamps (gardiners) I don't even get wear in the closed position.

Darran

[slap bash]

I have done it to all my poles carbon and hybrid no problems . Try it its very good if you find your poles are costing a lot and have wear . |Leave 10 minutes between coats its must not appear wet before the next coat. I apply 3 coats with a good drying time and I only do it on sunny days. Keep coats thin.

[Smudger]

For me I think it's far too much effort with the risk of uneven surface being a concern, I assume you've checked out that the lacquer does not effect the carbon weave ?

As posted, all our poles are heavily used day in day out, most now are at least 2 years old, some 5 to 6 but never had wear issues, clx - that's a different storey altogether..

Darran

[andyM]

Sissy.  Use it outside.

 

[EandM]

Sissy.  Use it outside.

Isocyanate is nasty stuff - caution required.

[Shane sharples]

For me I think it's far too much effort with the risk of uneven surface being a concern, I assume you've checked out that the lacquer does not effect the carbon weave ?

As posted, all our poles are heavily used day in day out, most now are at least 2 years old, some 5 to 6 but never had wear issues, clx - that's a different storey altogether..

Darran

What's wrong with the clx?? iv got a clx 27!!! Which pole do you use?

[Spruce]

I found a clear engine lacquer is the best.

Gunk used to make one but its no longer available.

I tried a clear paint lacquer from Halfords (Halford's own brand) and it was rubbish.
 

[Smudger]

For me I think it's far too much effort with the risk of uneven surface being a concern, I assume you've checked out that the lacquer does not effect the carbon weave ?

As posted, all our poles are heavily used day in day out, most now are at least 2 years old, some 5 to 6 but never had wear issues, clx - that's a different storey altogether..

Darran

What's wrong with the clx?? iv got a clx 27!!! Which pole do you use?

Nothing for what they are, a cheap entry level pole, but too heavy and too whippy for 7 to 8 hrs a day five days a week.
I was through the red outer layer and down to the carbon inner in just under a year.

[slap bash]

Message to the ones that might inhale the fumes from spraying there pole" Dont`t leave home you might just die from some fumes from vans car factories etc.  My advice is only for those blessed with the brain to use it. So be forewarned .

[Shane sharples]

For me I think it's far too much effort with the risk of uneven surface being a concern, I assume you've checked out that the lacquer does not effect the carbon weave ?

As posted, all our poles are heavily used day in day out, most now are at least 2 years old, some 5 to 6 but never had wear issues, clx - that's a different storey altogether..

Darran

What's wrong with the clx?? iv got a clx 27!!! Which pole do you use?

Nothing for what they are, a cheap entry level pole, but too heavy and too whippy for 7 to 8 hrs a day five days a week.
I was through the red outer layer and down to the carbon inner in just under a year.

Ah right I understand! which pole did you upgrade to?

[Smudger]

SLX 25

Darran

[Shane sharples]

SLX 25

Darran

Good choice, looks a lot lighter 👍

[Tadgh O Shea]

Just to throw another product into the mix, we promote a product called Nano PowerShine which of course is based on nano technology, just spray some onto a microfiber cloth and wipe it on to your carbon fiber or fiberglass poles, surfaces just need to be clean and dry before application, first coat will dry after 5 minutes and its safe enough to apply in your kitchen, recommended to apply a second coat and once dried after another 5 minutes will protect your poles for up to a year, Nano powerShine is extremely hard wearing and very durable and can also be used to protect many other surfaces against moisture and wear and tear, 1 ltr of Nano PowerShine will cover 800  square feet of surface  for protection and costs £30.00 per liter. if anyone would like further information send an email to info@jskcleaning.ie    regards  Tadgh

[dazmond]

ive tried the halfords clear lacquer too and yes........its rubbish!

i just take sections apart now on my main pole once a week,flush out with water,dry with a cloth then a light spray of dry PTFE spray.

i also clean the pole hose quite a lot during my working day.

im happy if i get 2 years out of my day to day pole before buying a new one.

[EandM]

Message to the ones that might inhale the fumes from spraying there pole" Dont`t leave home you might just die from some fumes from vans car factories etc.  My advice is only for those blessed with the brain to use it. So be forewarned .

The difference is that vehicle exhaust, as far as I know, isn't a derivative of Cyanide. Those blessed with brains are usually painters who have a sufficiently high IQ to read the spec sheet before inhaling.

[jo5hm4n]

SLX 25

Darran

Good choice, looks a lot lighter 👍

I have literally just upgraded from a CLX to a SLX 25 and its so worth the money really impressed with it!