So here's an unexpected twist and I'm not sure what to do. I have a hard to find, very sweet casting Phillipson MF76L fiberglass rod. It is the hard to find 7-1/2' "HEH" or 5 weight. Most were the MF76 (no "L") six weight rods. Originally it was an tan'ish yellow with green wraps. By the time I found it in a junktiques store it showed years of abuse with so many paint chips and scratches and with its guides in such bad shape that I decided to strip it and rewrap it. But to my surprise, the two sections were different colors (see photo).
Maybe this indicates different types of glass or resins in the two sections? At any rate, now I don't know what to do. Do I just wrap it as is and have a two-toned rod? If I do that should I apply a few coats of TruOil to give it a shine and some protection? Or should I venture into the world of blank painting? And if I repaint the blank, what type or types of paint do I use and how should they be applied? I saw one video that suggested Krylon Fusion as a base and a clear coat over the base, both sprayed on using canisters. I'd like the group's knowledge or advice and what you think would be the best thing to do? Thanks!
Maybe this indicates different types of glass or resins in the two sections? At any rate, now I don't know what to do. Do I just wrap it as is and have a two-toned rod? If I do that should I apply a few coats of TruOil to give it a shine and some protection? Or should I venture into the world of blank painting? And if I repaint the blank, what type or types of paint do I use and how should they be applied? I saw one video that suggested Krylon Fusion as a base and a clear coat over the base, both sprayed on using canisters. I'd like the group's knowledge or advice and what you think would be the best thing to do? Thanks!