U-40 Adhesives and Coatings

03/22/2026

Two nice orders ready to go out. One to Florida and one to Asia. Visit your favorite supplier for U40 Rod Products.

03/05/2026

In the last day or so we’ve received a few emails asking about U 40 orders that have been placed. After spending about 2 weeks making products for the ICRBE show last weekend, we have everything unloaded and back in order. Thank you for your patience.
We have a world wide group of distributors and several were at the ICRBE with us this weekend.
Today was a new batch of Rod Bond resin and a new drum of Cork Seal. Not only are you supporting an 100% American company, you are getting the freshest and highest quality materials to work with.

03/01/2026

And in the blink of the eye the 2026 ICRBE “Rod Show” is over. Thanks to all who visited the booth and supported us and thanks for all our fellow vendors. See ya soon….

03/01/2026

This is your last day to join us at the International Custom Rod Builders Expo. Come out and shop your U-40 products! We will be here today from 8 to 5.

02/28/2026

Today we are at the International Custom Rod Building Expo. Come by and purchase your rod building supplies locally. We will be here today and Sunday from 8-5.

05/20/2025

It’s a family affair with U40. Finishing up 2 orders tonight and getting them ready to ship out tomorrow. Bottling some Rod Bond and packing Cork Seal.

04/16/2025

Components are in and Cork Seal is back in production! It is flying out of the shop. Order yours today.

02/24/2025

Color Lock
1oz
4oz
64oz
Thread Sealer & Color Preserver
Color Lock is a water based compound which preserves the original thread color for lasting color retention. The product is easy to apply and brushes easily clean up with water.
Color Lock is a great sealant to apply prior to using Dura Gloss.

02/24/2025

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Learn how to effectively protect and preserve your fly or gear fishing rod with the U-40 Cork Seal. This easy-to-use product provides a reliable barrier agai...

02/24/2025

Made in the USA!
All components to make our adhesives and finishes are made in the USA!
Our Commitment is to continue to provide the same quality product you are accustomed to! Same great product, under new ownership and new location, High Point, NC.

U-40 rod building products, for nearly a third of a century, have been leading the way in rod building finishes and adhesives with dedication to innovation and quality polymer technology. The U-40 line is the result of precision craftsmanship and years of professional testing.

Our mission is to provide you with the best rod building products possible: products that will maintain the same level of quality and craftsmanship that you put into every rod you build. In the industry we believe higher standards means higher performance, and in the outdoors we know that higher performance is equal to more enjoyment

02/24/2025

Brush Cleaner
Comes in 6oz or 64oz bottles
Cleaning your brush has never been as quick. Wipe off finish from the brush, pour a small amount of brush cleaner into a clean mixing cup, and agitate the brush until all of the remaining finish is worked free.

No more throughing away brushes! Works great with all forms of paint as well. This will be your all purpose brush cleaner.

02/24/2025

One of U40”s best sellers…

Cork Seal 2oz
Cork Seal is a urethane sealer designed to seal the surface of cork rod handles. It prevents the pe*******on of soils and other foreign matter transferred to the grip area from the fisherman's hands.
It enhances that "cork feel." It toughens the cork to aid in the prevention of sloughing and chipping of the cork surface. Cork Seal soaks into the cork and seals in depth. Once it is dry, dirt, grime, salmon egg residue are easily washed off with soap and water.