I am a beleaver that leaving rods in the car is a definate no-no and can shorten the life span of nice epoxy finishes. Properly done, epoxy finishes are extremely long lasting, more so on a custom built rod, but UV rays will destroy things faster than we think. I would honestly advise to take good care of your equipment. Proper handling and storage will give you a lifetime of use with your rods.

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