dtack_10 Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 This may be an odd question, but I am looking into possibly spray painting a reel that i own, as long as I sanded it down, would this work ok? What paint would be recommended? I don't own an airbrush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theflyingplatypus Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 I would use auto paint. Get some good auto primer and some topcoat. I would use about 3-6 coats of clear over the paint to protect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Yup auto paint spray paint will chip and scratch to easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Find some true lacquer paint. That will hold just fine. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbkindle Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Find some true lacquer paint. That will hold just fine. Skeeter skeeter not to step on you toes but dont you think you would have to put a clear coat on top lacquer paint will scratch real easy and in the sun it fades a lot. d tack 10 kb here is the reel painted know if no you will have to put a special primer on reel and paint and clear but also you will have to be carefull not to get to much material on reel it will crack kb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dampeoples Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Depends on what the reel is made out of, Magnesium and Aluminum will pose adhesion challenges. If you want a laquer, the Advance Auto Parts carry a line of paint from Duplicolor called Paint Shop, it's a 3 part system, prime, base and clear, $20 each for a quart,, limited colors, but it'll get the job done. When mucking about with laquer or Urethane based paint....BE CAREFUL, it ain't Createx, and it'll hurt you. Badly. Wear a respirator, and heed ALL warnings, the Icocyanates in Urethane paint are absorbed in your skin as well as your lungs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
