summitlures Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Hey guys, since where I live trout season has started, and I'm planning to build some in-line spinners, but how do I paint the blade or body? Because I wt to make a rainbow trout patterned spinner an I don't know how to paint them. Powder? Or vinyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Used to paint homemade SSt blades and spoons(and still do) . I would first fine sandblast them at my work , so that the primer paint would find better grip (guess rough sandpaper or power tool steel brushing would do the trick as well , on brass blades use a brass wire brush) . I used ordinary primer paint from the tool shop , brush-painted patterns with modelmaking enamels , finally covered with 2 component clear lacquer . Turned out quite tough , once wanted to remove one pattern with a power tool steel brush , .....heck , what much I had to press the blade against it........it simply wouldn't go easily . Also chipping off at rocks or mussels has it's limits . But I guess , with acrylic paints it would work well alike , main thing is to roughen up the metallic surface and de-grease it (fingerprints)with some spirit(industrial alcohol)prior to priming ! good luck , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Hey guys, since where I live trout season has started, and I'm planning to build some in-line spinners, but how do I paint the blade or body? Because I wt to make a rainbow trout patterned spinner an I don't know how to paint them. Powder? Or vinyl? I am personally a powder paint person. I do jig bodies and blades. Like diemai said, you can roughen up the side of the blade you want to paint, so paint adheres better, although not necessary. There isn't anything I can't do with powder, except graphics, fine lines and dots. For those you can use markers or vinyl electrician tape and cut your own. If you want to see some pics, PM me your e-mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I am personally a powder paint person. I do jig bodies and blades. Like diemai said, you can roughen up the side of the blade you want to paint, so paint adheres better, although not necessary. There isn't anything I can't do with powder, except graphics, fine lines and dots. For those you can use markers or vinyl electrician tape and cut your own. If you want to see some pics, PM me your e-mail. If any one can... Cadman can. He did a Fourth of July spinner that I still remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 If any one can... Cadman can. He did a Fourth of July spinner that I still remember. Thanks for the compliment Bruce. BTW there is one other thing I forgot that I can not figure out how to powder paint, and its been troubling me for quite a few years.......My house... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTfishingrods Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Steel siding, Heat gun, Air brush, and lots of patience. I am thinking if it can be coated you are the man to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Set the house heating thermostat to 350C the day before the hurricane hits. Stand well up wind. When wind speed is maxed out, release 6 sacks of powder of your choice. When the eye of the storm has passed, move to other side. When wind picks up again, release another six sacks. Job done. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
