Painting a reel

Bryan_VA · Jan 24, 2008

I have an old Calcutta that could use a new look. I was thinking of trying to paint it, maybe just something simple like solid black. Not sure what kind of paint I would need to use though.

Have any of you painted a reel before? Got any advice?

Captain Ahab · Jan 24, 2008

Bryan - Send it to PC Baits. He painted a reel for someone last summer and it came out great!

redbug · Jan 24, 2008

esquired said:
Bryan - Send it to PC Baits. He painted a reel for someone last summer and it came out great!

Only one problem with sending it to him is they come back to pretty to use

Wayne

Bryan_VA · Jan 25, 2008

I thought I remembered seeing a thread about dampeoples painting a reel somewhere but I couldn't remember for sure. Just might have to do that. Thanks

Captain Ahab · Jan 25, 2008

Ask and ye shall receive - here is the link

https://tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=709&highlight=painting+reel

If you are gonna try to do this you will need to get some high quality automotive paint and good primer.

Waterwings · Jan 25, 2008

esquired said:
Ask and ye shall receive - here is the link

https://tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=709&highlight=painting+reel

If you are gonna try to do this you will need to get some high quality automotive paint and good primer.

And a reel cover to protect it when not in use :wink:

kentuckybassman · Jan 25, 2008

I wonder if some of that "GOOD" model paint would last long? I know it looks good ,I have used it on other projects and it turned out o.k. Just a thought

I just don't know if it would last very long.

jkbirocz · Jan 25, 2008

If you would use a good enamel paint I am sure you would be fine. The best thing to do would be powder coat it if you only want a solid color, then there would be little need for a reel cover. Of course this would be a lot more expensive and require complete disassembly, but it would be worth it in the long run.

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