CustomBaits4You Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 I would like to paint some Storm Arashi crankbaits but have no idea how to remove the eyes without wrecking them. Has anybody came across a method? I have seen them for sale custom painted so ik its possible. I just need to be pointed in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I heat with a heat gun...carefully pry up with exacto knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaw Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 You could also put clay over the eyes then paint the clay can be easier to use as a mask than tape on some objects if you can't remove them without damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CustomBaits4You Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Ill give the heat gun a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) You could also put clay over the eyes then paint the clay can be easier to use as a mask than tape on some objects if you can't remove them without damage That's an interesting idea. Thanks. I put blue painter's tape over the eyes, and use a dull wooden stick to form it around the eye. Then I trace around the outside with a dull exacto knife a few times, and the tape cuts without tearing or coming off. Edited January 19, 2015 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I've sharpened the ends of a couple different sizes of stainless tubing (just happened to be what was laying around) to use as a hole punch. I stick the blue painters tape to a piece of wood and then use a hammer and the sharpened tubing to cut out round pieces of tape to place over the eyes. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaw Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Mark I just make a small ball of clay and place it on the eyes and shape it with a toothpick or piece of wire. I can't take credit for the idea though I'm sure I saw it on a video a few years ago can't remember who did it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks to both you and Ben for your ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltshaker Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 These Arashi eyes are specific to that lure. Saving them is critical, otherwise, you find yourself plugging the eye socket to use a round one. I just paint over those eyes and then clean the paint off before clear coating using a wet Q-tip. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CustomBaits4You Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Saltshaker thats a really good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
