[KcDano]

The fast way to remove the old finish is with a sandblaster, using anything from walnut hulls to plastic beads. You find the right meduim and no surface filling is required other than a coat of primer or paint.

[Spike-A-Pike]

Originally Posted by KcDano

The fast way to remove the old finish is with a sandblaster, using anything from walnut hulls to plastic beads. You find the right meduim and no surface filling is required other than a coat of primer or paint.

This is not KcDano and I can prove it, the real KcDano has a beard. He would never be seen with his feet up over the side of his boat.

So, who are you, you IMPOSTOR! Just kidding KC. Nice new Avitar

[txbazzman]

SO 220 grit is not smooth enough?

[BobP]

Player's choice. 220 leaves marks that can show in the final finish and it's is fast enough to erase body details that I like to preserve, so I mostly use 400. KcDano is right about a blast cabinet if you do alot of repainting. Here's one tip: buy some Norton 3X sandpaper. It's by far the best I've used. A single 1"x3" piece will sand a dozen basswood baits.

[txbazzman]

What temp range should it be in the room I am painting crankbaits in

[BobP]

Ideal is 70 degrees and up. Possible is anything above freezing. I paint in the garage year round as long as my fingers can stand the cold. And I always flash dry acrylic latex with a hair dryer. I'll take baits inside to cure an epoxy clearcoat but they will cure in the garage, just a little slower. You should have no problems in San Angelo.

[The_Rookie]

Tx.. you can stripe the paint off with SIMPLE GREEN!!! It will not hurt your plastic.. only problem is you have to soak them for about 3 to 4 weeks!!! I have heard Castro Motor Oil works too.. I like the glass bead and sandblasting idea that sounds a whole lot better than mine!!. I just havent spent the money to try that yet.. Most of the time all you have to do to a plastic lure is scuff the shine off... 400 to 800 grit sand paper or scots or is scotts.. bright!! use that to scuff them... WET SAND THEM.. keeps the dust down and the dust off your sand paper.. GOOD LUCK!! Welcome to the site..

[woodieb8]

we used to order pradco bombers in base white and chrome. they were cleared already. without sanding we would shoot lacquer primer over, no sandinf. the chrome we overshot candy colors. them a clear acrylic. never had an issue. over the years we did thousands. thosee 9a bombers were great in lake erie.