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Thanks guys!

Here is my version of a bluegill. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/image/14672-bluegill/ Any constructive criticism would be appreciated! Hope you enjoy! G

Hi guys, Here are the links to some of my cranks. I started painting 3 weeks ago when I arrived home from offshore Mozambique. With lots of advice and help from you guys, I am really enjoying this new hobbie.... Let me know what you guys think. Regards, Garreth http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/image/14647-1st-attempts/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/image/14648-1st-attempts-cont/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/image/14649-1st-attempts-cont/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/image/14650-1st-attempts-cont/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/image/14651-1st-attempts-cont/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/image/14652-1st-attempts-cont/

As always your guys advice is awesome!!! Thanks for all the help!!!!

Hi guys, I found a product at a local hobby shop called "Bob Smith Industries, Finish Cure Epoxy". Its a 2 part epoxy. It seems to work quite well and gives a nice finish, can anyone give me advice on if it lasts or discolors at all? It seems as though it would require 2 or more coats. Skeeter, I cant find Alpha Cryl in RSA.......

Hi Skeeter, I'll have a look for the alpha cryl, thanks

Let me have a look in the archives.... The epoxy we get here in South Africa works out to about $8 for 3-4 1.5 squarebills. It works OK, just find the mixing quite difficult to get perfect. I also tried clear nail polish and that didn't go well at all....... Many thanks for the advice, G

Hi guys, Has anyone used clear coats out of a spray can for clear coating after painting your cranks? I was at the hardware store today and found some Rustoleum clear coats. There were a few different kinds for car rims or outdoor furniture etc, it says you can use them for plastics on the can. I was wondering if anyone has tried these types of clear coats? Thanks in advance Garreth

Would you use transparent or opaque colour range? I would imagine opaque for white base coat?

Howsit boet, I have done just that. I registered with them and I must say I am impressed with their service so far. Pity we can't make use of it for TW orders.....

Jokes aside. I live in a free standing house and to be honest I would prefer it to be as quiet as possible. I do not have a workshop area, being in the house I have to respect the space as well. I'll be able to get away with the noise of the mini compressor.

mini compressor is available with a 3L (0.79 galons) tank as well and it reaches a max 6 bar (87 psi), it is oiless and has a filter regulator and thermal protection (?). this model costs $230 in SA. Does this seem like a good choice then? (above quote) Its a tough one because the larger 116 psi unit is less than half the price. I honestly only intend to use it to paint cranks. And anyway, I'll get the old lady a pair of ear muffs LOL

Hi guys, I did some more research (contacted Aircraft in JHB) and found that the mini compressor is available with a 3L (0.79 galons) tank as well and it reaches a max 6 bar (87 psi), it is oiless and has a filter regulator and thermal protection (?). this model costs $230 in SA. So having the extra tank would allow for better shooting with less drops in pressure right? Noise shouldn't be an issue. However, I haven't used a compressor in my house before. The old lady may have heart failure if I'm making a noise while she is trying to do her accounting work next to me in the office. LOL On looking at the mini compressor in more detail after calling the agent and what they have available it is looking like a good option to me. They seem to have all the accessories available to use with this unit and good service support for SA etc.