jwest Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I have an old crankbait i need to repaint. its a plastic bait, but i need to get the old paint off, what is the best way to strip it without messing up the bait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Unless you are repairing chipped or oxidized paint, or are repainting a suspending lure, there is no need to remove all the paint from a crankbait before repainting; just give it a light sanding with 400 grit or a scrub pad, wipe it off with alcohol, and repaint. The paint and clearcoat on an average bass size bait weighs about .02 oz. That's not enough to alter the performance of most plastic crankbaits. I remove paint mechanically with sand paper. Sometimes you can peel the paint and clearcoat off with a thin sharp knife, especially if you heat the bait with a heat gun beforehand. Sometime you can torch it off with a propane torch if you are careful not to melt the plastic or balloon the bait. Pro repainters use media blasting to remove old paint. Sandpaper will reduce any 3D effects like molded-in scales, etc, but it works and it gives new paint a good surface to grip. Wipe the bait down with denatured alcohol after you sand. No solvent will remove paint from a crankbait without also clouding up the diving liip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
