Seal a CF Shaft

[skogstokig]

What are you sealing it from?
But first of all what brand shaft is this? There's two on the market that's different from the rest in terms of the surface, that's Pechauer and McDermott. Pechauer states you should use pledge or a similar product. McDermott Siege just have a weird coating you will have to live with. All other shafts I know of cleans easily with denatured alcohol, no need for any further polish and certainly no sealer of any sort.

there's also whyte carbon

 

[Black-Balled]

WTF is this, are you serious?
I'm just curious, is something wrong with you brain???? I'm sure that there are others here wondering the same thing.

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[Kim Bye]

there's also whyte carbon

That's true. I should know, I'm a Triple 60 dealer the white and wood colour both cleans up best with a damp cloth.

 

[justnum]

WTF is this, are you serious?
I'm just curious, is something wrong with you brain???? I'm sure that there are others here wondering the same thing.

Snakeoil ideas, players gotta eat on the road make it easy ti produce and sell resources.

 

[dendweller]

That's true. I should know, I'm a Triple 60 dealer the white and wood colour both cleans up best with a damp cloth.

After trying a first generation defy it seems that any cover like that would be a little tacky. Is it?

Some people don't mind that, some do.

 

[Island Drive]

I used pure Silicone then wiped rhino down with a white cloth.
Eventually I had wiped enough and he black was not coming off anymore.
I'll know after an hr or so if I'm done cleaning.

Didn't clean it 100, gonna try alcohol.
Replaced my filter, vacuumed my table then wet ragged to remove the black powder that I know is around.

 

[garczar]

Didn't clean it 100, gonna try alcohol.
Replaced my filter, vacuumed my table then wet ragged to remove the black powder that I know is around.

my rhino was dirty out of the box so i wiped it down good with 91%alc. About four wipes and it was clean. I wipe my hands and the shaft during play with a microfiber cloth. Once a week i wipe it with the alcohol. Very little black shows now. Seriously doubt you have enough carbon dust in your cloth to worry about. As for sealing, i've heard that RainX works good.

 

[Kim Bye]

After trying a first generation defy it seems that any cover like that would be a little tacky. Is it?

Some people don't mind that, some do.

The Defy shafts have the worst coating imo. Not sure what McDermott was thinking when they gave the go ahead to mass produce those, first gen Defy generally has a lot of problems, coating comming off, ferrules snapping etc.
But any coated (as in paint, be it automotive or powdercoating) will have more resistance than natural carbon fibre. As long as you use a glove it doesn't really matter, but if what you're looking for is that smooth and slick feel of a quality maple shaft, you're always going to be disappointed.

 

[garczar]

The Defy shafts have the worst coating imo. Not sure what McDermott was thinking when they gave the go ahead to mass produce those, first gen Defy generally has a lot of problems, coating comming off, ferrules snapping etc.
But any coated (as in paint, be it automotive or powdercoating) will have more resistance than natural carbon fibre. As long as you use a glove it doen't really matter, but if what you're looking for is that smooth and slick feel of a quality maple shaft, you're always going to be disappointed.

Agree on the Defy, it "defy's" all logic why they chose that horrible finish. I don't like the hit either, WAYYY too soft for me. This was by far the least favorite cf shaft i tried out.

 

[Island Drive]

Spent yrs in auto, found this car wax worked well.
Gonna give it a go & seal it up.
The shaft is porous this could work, I've seen oxidized paint before, return to its better state using this product.

Liquid Glass.

 

[dendweller]

The Defy shafts have the worst coating imo. Not sure what McDermott was thinking when they gave the go ahead to mass produce those, first gen Defy generally has a lot of problems, coating comming off, ferrules snapping etc.
But any coated (as in paint, be it automotive or powdercoating) will have more resistance than natural carbon fibre. As long as you use a glove it doesn't really matter, but if what you're looking for is that smooth and slick feel of a quality maple shaft, you're always going to be disappointed.

I wore a glove with the defy, still to tacky. Don't know how the newer version is.

 

[Terry Aeschliman]

Didn't you save yourself some money with that shaft? Occasionally you get what you pay for

 

[straightline]

Spent yrs in auto, found this car wax worked well.
Gonna give it a go & seal it up.
The shaft is porous this could work, I've seen oxidized paint before, return to its better state using this product.

Liquid Glass.

I used Liquid Glass on wood. It was fine 30 years ago. I recall there was carnauba in it. If you're going to wax the shaft, ceramic sealers are better.

 

[hang-the-9]

Is there a good way to seal it and no longer have to play with a glove to keep your skin clean.

I actually did put the same canuba wax I use on wood shafts on a CF shaft. It was so slick I did not like it and had to wipe it all off LOL

 

[Island Drive]

H the 9....I wasn't expecting this. To me that sounds perfect.

 

[hang-the-9]

H the 9....I wasn't expecting this. To me that sounds perfect.

It was just weirdly smooth, almost like I could not feel the shaft glide through. A bit like picking up something when your hand is asleep, you know you are holding it, but can't feel it and it feels clumsy. I missed the feed-back of the slight friction, with the wax it was just odd feeling.

 

[Island Drive]

I'm gonna try ceramic sealers....

 

[Thunder Thighs]

I tried this yesterday. Seems ok.

 

[Island Drive]

Rhino response....

Thank you for reaching out regarding the cleaning of your shaft.

To address this issue, I recommend cleaning the shaft with a little alcohol on a towel. Gently wipe down the entire surface of the shaft with the alcohol-dampened towel to remove any dirt, oils, or residues that may be causing the discoloration. Once you've cleaned it thoroughly, use a dry towel to wipe off any excess alcohol and ensure the shaft is completely dry before use.

This cleaning method should help remove any buildup on the shaft and alleviate the issue you've been experiencing. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to let me know. I'm here to help!

Best regards,
Saul
Rhino Customer Support Team

 

[garczar]

Rhino response....

Thank you for reaching out regarding the cleaning of your shaft.

To address this issue, I recommend cleaning the shaft with a little alcohol on a towel. Gently wipe down the entire surface of the shaft with the alcohol-dampened towel to remove any dirt, oils, or residues that may be causing the discoloration. Once you've cleaned it thoroughly, use a dry towel to wipe off any excess alcohol and ensure the shaft is completely dry before use.

This cleaning method should help remove any buildup on the shaft and alleviate the issue you've been experiencing. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to let me know. I'm here to help!

Best regards,
Saul
Rhino Customer Support Team

this pretty much what every cf shaft owner does. why?? because it works.