SharkChaser

I want to thank everyone that has responded. Pecards and I have started an experimental solution to my problems and will be working together for just the right solution to the water spotting I will post pics and try to describe the process that we end up with over the next couple of weeks. Again thank you to your responses. The Valspar solution was thought of early in the process, but is yellow by nature, and get's even more yellow with time, even the new clear yellows pretty fast, it has been noted that they don't put enough UV protection in their formula's.

I really need help! I have posted this in 2 other area's and have not had any responses. I am trying something new and as far as I know never been done before. I want to wrap a custom turned fishing rod grip with leather and lace. What I would like to know is how could I protect the leather from the water or water spots, Keep in mind no oils because of exotic woods and epoxy finish on the rod? Would something like saddle soap work, the handle will not be submerged in the water, but some splashing and wet hands and rain of coarse will be the norm for the rod. If nothing will work, how much shrinkage is there to leather if I encapsulated the leather and lace in epoxy?

I am trying something new and as far as I know never been done before. I want to wrap a custom turned fishing rod grip with leather and lace. what I need to know is how could I protect the leather from the water or water spots, keep in mind no oils because of exotic woods and epoxy finish on the rod?

Newbie here, don't know where to post the first question but I'll start here. I am trying something new and as far as I know never been done before, I want to wrap a custom turned fishing rod grip with leather and lace, what I need to know is how would I protect the leather from the water or water spots, keep in mind no oils because of exotic woods and epoxy finish on the rod?