jimhorn Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I purchased nickel plated spoon blanks, what is the best paint to use? Or is there a way to etch the nickel so the paint sticks? thanks JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I've tried several things on spoons and what works best for me is to simply paint the raw metal with acrylic airbrush paint and then dip or brush the spoon with moisture cured urethane as a topcoat. I use epoxy on wood lures but on spoons, it will draw away from the sharp edges as it cures and leaves those areas with a very thin epoxy coating that is very prone to chipping and wear. Dick Nite (http://www.dicknite.com/TU_Lander.htm) is a good source for the urethane and he also sells lacquer paint, which is probably the ultimate combo for spoon painting. Dick Nite is a spoon manufacturer. Another popular moisture cured urethane is KBS (http://www.jegs.com/i/KBS+Coatings/191/8404/10002/-1). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I don't paint them; I apply a photo finish on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I just bought my first spoon blanks and the options I am looking at are melt on powder paints or self etching primer and airbrush acrylics and rattle can clear coat. Likely I am trying the self etching primer since it should be available locally vs ordering in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimhorn Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Thanks for the recommendations I'll give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawkman Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I'm working on some casting spoons now. Painting with createx and dipping them in GST. Hopefully be able to dip in the morning. I will post the results when I'm done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon2082 Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 I paint all my trolling spoons with createx airbursh colors. I heat set them and let them hang dry for at least a day and then dip them in AC1315. I have been dipping them 2-3 times but am looking at seeing if just one coat will work with my next batch of spoons. No issues so far and the 1315 gives them a nice shine that is solid after about 2-3 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawkman Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 So far, it's a success. I painted 9 spoons. I painted 3 and dipped in GST. Painted 3 more, dipped those in GST and dipped batch 1 a second time. Painted 3 more, dipped those, dipped batch 1 for a third time and dipped batch 2 for a second time. Dips were done about 45 minutes apart. No issues as of now except I think I freaked out an old lady when I waved to her while wearing my respirator. She didn't wave back... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Yup folks watch one episode of Breaking Bad and they think everyone with a mask on is cooking meth or melting a body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawkman Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Part of me was expecting to see a cop car pull up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) Hehe I have a blowing up soda bottles with dry ice story like that Edited June 8, 2015 by aulrich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawkman Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Ok, so I let the spoons sit for a while and they look great. GST doesn't seem to get rock hard but I'm fine with that. Only issue I have is getting the split rings on. When I installed the ring, it pulled up some of the paint and top coat. I tried using masking tape but the ring tore through it. Any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Yeah, that's an irritation. Bigger split rings and a good pair of split ring pliers help. Or mounting the rings before painting. Or choosing spoons that have wire hangers vs just holes in the spoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
