Fat Ratz Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 What is a good primer to use on clear crankbait bodies before painting them? Do they need to be sanded first to help get a tooth for the paint to adhere to? I use lacquer paint and did not know if it would react to the clear bodies. Wanted to get an idea what everyone was using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funny farm Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 I use 600 grit sand paper and spray can primer , has worked fine so far , I think . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beentheredonethat Posted July 2, 2003 Report Share Posted July 2, 2003 Fine steel wool works well. Gets into nooks and cranies easy too. Doesn't take much, just a hazy buffing. If I am going to end up with a see-through or opaque bait, I spray the body with clear acrylic to get the body back to crystal clear before the colors go on. btdt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLOR ME FISHIN Posted July 3, 2003 Report Share Posted July 3, 2003 Lacquer is generally agressive enought to bite into plastic-to be on the safe side-go to an auto refinish supply and ask for clear plastic primer or adhesion promoter-I use Bulldog with pretty good results. can be applied in between coats and prior to clearing to lock in colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
