MarcDavidBaits Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) I was going to repaint a suspending rogue and I wanted to put the molded 3-D eyes on it. But the eyes are painted on. Can I put the molded eyes on somehow? Do you sand them down until their flat? Thanks for any help. Edited April 25, 2009 by Bass Whisperer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverdoctor Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 I've used a flat bottom tool in my dremel to hog out some relief for the eyes. Could easily mess up though. Have not specifically done this to a rouge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 I did the same as Silverdoc. If you drill through to the cavity, you're in trouble, so I suggest using a smaller eye and just making the area for it flat, not recessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 On some lures I have just cut the bump off with a razor blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Use a fine file to make a small flat where the eyes go. More control than with a drill. And if you do file down into the cavity, it will just be in the center, which will be covered by the eye, and so it will be sealed when you top coat the lure. Just put a drop of crazy glue onto the eyes before you top coat. If you use small eyes, you can just stick them on, put on a drop of crazy glue to make sure they stay put, and epoxy over the whole shebang. Even if the edges of the eyes protrude a little, they won't come off, and they add a little extra turbulence to the bait. The fish won't care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
