Matt M Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I recently was given an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur fishing reel. I am considering painting it a "custom" color. Is Createx paint okay to use for this? Any recommendations on a clear coat? Any tips or experience are welcome. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Matt, look here: http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/index.php?/gallery/category/7-rods-n-reels/ There are people there who have done it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Wicked or auto air would be fine the most important thing is prep and a quality clear coat like a 2 part automotive clear. I've also seen powder coated reels although I'm not familiar with the model your doing and if that's an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt M Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks guys. Mark, the first picture in the link you sent is my finished product. I added the picture this morning. Gon2Long, I used my Createx paint process I use on my crank baits. I was very careful not to put any D2T on anything that moved. The reel looks okay, but works better than it did. Thanks for the reply guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Nice work looks reel good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Matt, Your reel looks really good. How long did it take you, start to finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt M Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks mark, it took about three days. I would work on it when I got home from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishhead15 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I couple of the pics in the link were ones I did recently, both curados. I clearcoated them both with solarez polyester gloss resin. I was afraid devcon was going to be too thick. I am pretty happy with the results so far, but the reels haven't seen much action yet. I am looking at trying another product soon that I read about, called spraymax 2k. it is a 2 part automotive clear coat that comes in a spray can and it mixes once you "activate" the can. I think you have to use the whole can within 24 hours of activation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 That is correct it does have a pot life just have as many baits, reels and what ever else isn't nailed down ready and clear away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt M Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Specs on their website says 24 hr pot life. And you need a respirator while spraying that stuff. It looks like a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooklineandsinker Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I am also interested in the clear coat. I have painted a couple reels (createx) which turned out very nice. However, I used automotive clear coat in a rattle can and after a season of fishing, the finish became gummy at wear areas and the finish and paint came off in those areas. I was told my a guy that owns a body shop that all rattle can clear coat is susceptible to heat from the sun and will become gummy. I read the answer about the 2 part clear coat. How is it applied? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt M Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I brushed the d2t clear coat on. It goes on with the consistency of maple syrup. The brush marks level out as it sets and cures. Just make sure you don't get the stuff on any parts that need to move. As far as wear or gumming up. I haven't had alot of time to test it. I have an infant and he's been cutting into my fishing time. The d2t dries very hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
