{"id":18981,"date":"2026-05-22T05:40:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T05:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=18981"},"modified":"2026-05-22T05:42:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T05:42:02","slug":"u40-cork-seal","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/?product=u40-cork-seal","title":{"rendered":"U40 cork seal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18980\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/?attachment_id=18980\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0967.jpeg?fit=500%2C619&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,619\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_0967\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0967.jpeg?fit=500%2C619&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18980\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0967.jpeg?resize=500%2C619&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0967.jpeg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0967.jpeg?resize=242%2C300&amp;ssl=1 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>U-40 Cork Seal \u2013 Premium Cork Handle Protection<\/p>\n<p>Protect and enhance your cork handles with the legendary U-40 Cork Seal \u2014 trusted by rod builders worldwide for keeping cork grips looking and performing their best.<\/p>\n<p>Designed specifically for fishing rod cork handles, U-40 Cork Seal penetrates deep into the cork to toughen the surface whilst maintaining the natural cork feel anglers love. It helps reduce chipping, prevents dirt and oil absorption, and significantly improves the long-term durability of your handle.<\/p>\n<p>Perfect for custom rod builders, restorations, and anyone wanting to preserve premium cork grips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhances and preserves the natural cork feel<\/li>\n<li>Toughens cork surface without making it slippery<\/li>\n<li>Helps prevent chipping and degradation<\/li>\n<li>Seals against dirt, oils, and moisture<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for new builds or refurbishments<\/li>\n<li>Easy brush-on application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Recommended Use:<\/p>\n<p>Apply a thin, even coat to clean cork handles and allow to dry thoroughly before use. Multiple light coats can be applied if required.<\/p>\n<p>A must-have product for maintaining high-end cork handles on carp, lure, fly, salmon, and specialist rods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Choose U-40 Cork Seal?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For years, U-40 Cork Seal has been regarded as one of the best cork protection products available in rod building. Whether you\u2019re crafting a premium custom rod or refreshing an older favourite, this product helps keep cork handles cleaner, stronger, and looking superb for longer.<\/p>\n<p>Available now from Cotswold Rods \u2013 premium rod building supplies and custom tackle components.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":18980,"template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[288],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-18981","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-epoxy-rod-finish-and-glues","7":"desktop-align-left","8":"tablet-align-left","9":"mobile-align-left","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"taxable","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-simple"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/18981","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/18980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=18981"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=18981"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=18981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}