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Old January 5th, 2004
 
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automotive paint?

has any one used auto paint to paint spoons, colorado blades, and or jigs with? if have how well did it hold up? i would like to use them if they really work well and hold up well.



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Old January 6th, 2004
 
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I have painted spinner bait blades with auto paint (lacquer and urethane). They will hold up for awhile but will chip easily. I even went as far as to sandblast them and apply a self etching acid primer to them before I shot color on them. They will still chip. Powder coat is the ticket if you can learn to master the application. I haven't...............
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Old January 7th, 2004
 
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Hi Monty,

I have had some good success with using enamel paints, then baking the finish on after I have shot them with color. It seems to hold up rather well. At least the company that I am painting for hasnt had any problems reported back to me about their spinner blades. Just my two cents worth.
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