dannyp Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 1) I have gotten some painted willow leaf blades from a supplier (white and chart) and the paint is chipping off. Do you do anything different to your painted blades to help with the chipping problem. 2) Whats the best glue for gluing on eyes on Spinnerbaits?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsinyard Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 1) I have gotten some painted willow leaf blades from a supplier (white and chart) and the paint is chipping off. Do you do anything different to your painted blades to help with the chipping problem.2) Whats the best glue for gluing on eyes on Spinnerbaits?? 1. It is hard to keep paint on spinnerbait blades. Alot of people are going to the Anodized colored blades to help solve the chipping. If the blades have been painted with powder paint, they need to be baked. 2. I use eyes with the adhesive back on them then brush epoxy over the head to hold the eyes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyp Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I first started to brush the epoxy on as well but in just a few weeks it started to yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsinyard Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 You will have that problem if you use the 5 minute epoxy. If you use the devon 2T, it will not yellow. It also doesn't setup as fast so you can do several lures in one batch. I like to thin my epoxy down a little with denatured alcohol. You can pick it up at any hardware store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Danny P, everything that rsinyard said is correct. First of all if you want durable blades paint them yourself. I have found that some store bought blades aren't durable enough. Also if you paint them yourself, you cn get the colors you want. I powder paint all my blades, glitter coat if I so choose, bake them, and clearcoat with D2T epoxy the 30 minute stuff. I do this also to my jigs with eyes. The finish is as hard as nails, and I've yet to chip my blades. I'll post some pics later this week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papamark Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Yep the only way to get the best painted blades are to do them yourself. As for the eyes, I also powder paint but I put the eyes on before baking them, it seems that the paint seals the eyes and have never had any problems with them coming off. The only eyes that I have a problem with are the red ones, they seem to fade from the baking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Do you guys powder paint unfinished blades ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papamark Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 yes when some one asks for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Papamark, Maybe my question wasn't clear. I saw some guys sell what they called RAW blades for painting (steel or brass). For example, I have bunch of silver plated blades which I don't like. Can I paint them with powder? regards, PSV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papamark Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I sent you a P.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyp Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Thanks Guys will try these hints, One more, if the blades are all ready painted, can i spary them with automotive clear coat to help with the chipping issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 For all of you guys that inquired, about powder painting blades. Here are some of mine that were culled from an order to a customer as flawed, since they are seconds, they are mine now. The 1st pic (Perch Pattern) and the 3rd pic (BassPattern) were all done on nickel plated willow blades. The 2nd pic (Hawaiian Fire Tiger) was painted on a nickel plated hammered willow. All blades were bought from Barlow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Thanks Guys will try these hints, One more, if the blades are all ready painted, can i spary them with automotive clear coat to help with the chipping issue. If you like the paint job, I don't see why not. I personally would use D2T(JMHO). But you can use what you want. If the automotive clearcoat ruins the paint or lifts it, at least you can re-paint the blades and start all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeves Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Ted, Exellent job, as usual. If those are rejects, I'll take 'em - hope you still have my address. I especially like the bass color scheme. Did I understand correctly, you did not paint the other side of the blade? George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Ted, Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) Ted,Exellent job, as usual. If those are rejects, I'll take 'em - hope you still have my address. I especially like the bass color scheme. Did I understand correctly, you did not paint the other side of the blade? George George, yes the back side of those are not painted. It is the original plating like the front was before I painted the front side. BTW George, I didn't forget you. You know what I mean. Also, how could I send you seconds, when only the best will do. That's like me coming over to your house and bringing you an open bottle of wine, with half of it missing. Yes you could still drink it, but a little tacky on my part wouldn't you say. Ted,Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the compliment, e-mail sent Edited October 27, 2008 by cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
