Louviere83 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Can someone explain the reason for a lacquered blade? I bought some and there not real shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 They usually lacquer brass to keep it from tarnishing. The really pretty shiny ones are usually gold plated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Yep, it keeps the brass from tarnishing, but you can buy polished brass blades which are also lacquer coated but have a high shine but you do pay more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louviere83 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Where can I find polished brass blades that are lacquered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 I believe Lakeland or Hagens has some. Also if you can't find them lacquered, you can do that yourself with D2T or E-Tex. Note lacquered blades will be slightly heavier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Hagen's lacquered brass is a shiny pale yellow, not the deep gold and is considered a special order and they don't let you return it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Is there a clear lacquer paint available to coat your own blades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 They have a watered down version that works nicely in a spray bomb can or you can get the good stuff in quarts at auto paint stores. I understand that it is different than the lacquer used on furniture. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWMAN CUSTOM BAITS Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I use polytranspar wet look competition gloss laquer. You can get it in a spray can or for your airbrush. You can get it from taxidermy supply store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
