gone2long Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Hey guy's I'm waiting for my Knipex plier's for the kits I bought from Salty's (excellent product by the way) and haven't come across a thread that discusses to build or not to build before prep and paint. I've seen a few video's and they seem to show finished baits prior to finishing the through wire wanted to know what your method or take is on this. I seem to want to seal the blank before the through wire so the holes and lip slot get sealed but then I'm worried about the paint/finish being compromised by the man handling that surely takes place while wrapping the wire and such. I have no issue if the eyes and grommets get painted and can easily tape the lip so how is everyone else doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) I seal with runny CA glue, having already drilled the hardware holes and slots (holes and slots are the very first operation, even before shaping). The purpose being to fix the grain and allow a final sanding of the body. I then fit the hardware and a second seal coat of CA glue, to catch any bare spots from the sanding. I fit the hardware with the CA glue also. I don't paint my baits, but if I did, I would probably fit the lip after painting, but still fit the ballast and eyes before. Dave Edited October 6, 2014 by Vodkaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
