Da big tuna

I started a thread about tapping a can of Dick Nite and Ben posted a picture. I did it last night and worked like a charm

Thanks RayburnGuyYou always come through for me!

Thanks . I think I'm on the right path . Feels good for a change.....

SO I finally used my last can up. and I'm set to receive a new one Monday . I'm wondering if anyone has a picture of a tapped can? Having a hard time visualizing that. My last batch i transferred to a canning jar with a lid and used Bloxegon on top. I only paint in winter and was able to get one year out of my last can before it went bad. Not sure if thats good or not. My last dipping session put the final hurt on it. Does dipping cause the hurt? Being im a part time painter I should find a different top coat but it works for me so well I hate to change . Does auto clear have the same challenges ? Thanks in advance

Can I thin this stuff (zylene) and airbrush on my Walleye blades?

They dont make ball bearing swivels

Does anyone have a source for quality ball bearing swivels and cross lock snaps in bulk? Want to stay with USA product if I can but im not opposed to buying overseas if someone has experience with a quality vendor. From experience I know not everything over there is junk ,just have to find the right vendor. Thank you

I'd like to check back in and let you know my progress and what all went wrong and what went right. The good news is I got it down to a science now with the help of you all. The biggest culprit for me was not letting my paint dry enough between coats. I also switched my clear to Dick Nite. I was too eager to get to step number 7 with out doing 2-6 properly . I will tell you as you can see from my last post it didn't happen over night. LOts of testing but a BIG thanks to all who responded here and helped me win... for now... I know its only one victory but a guy can celebrate right?

Wow , Checking back in and lots of progress. I stopped using the krylon and that has stopped my issue for what ever the reason. I thought about baking soda and lime juice etching mix as well. Still messing with things but I think I got it .

Thanks Ben, Gets more interesting all the time!

The hammered blades are hard to sand and I think the pockets are collecting paint that does not dry underneath. I think if I hit the back of the blade with the heat gun that might help.

Sitting here thinking, I usually have problems with the white. I don't thin it like I should and Its probably not fully dried. I will keep you guys posted , Thanks for all the help. TU is always a great source with lots of knowledgeable members

Ben, is a self etching primer considered a adhesion promoter? And would a guy heat that or should i let that stuff do its job naturally ? Thanks for your help , I'm glad you tuned in Ben, Your a great source of information and experience .