Hey Question About Unpainting Crankbaits

[kanasbassfisher08]

idk if there is a thread for this or not didnt feel like going through miles of threads but is there a way to take the paint off and old crankbait? say it is all jacked up or u found some with alot of paint missing and is no good because of it is there a way to strip it to repaint it that is easy and worth the time? thanks guys i figured if anyone new it would be this group of guys! thanks again

[drew4779]

Steel wool.

[Topwaterspook]

You stated that you have an airbrush. Have you considered an air eraser, they're like a mini sandblaster. That may be an option

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[kanasbassfisher08]

You stated that you have an airbrush. Have you considered an air eraser, they're like a mini sandblaster. That may be an option

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good thinking but doesnt sound cheap ill check into it today

[Felix77]

How much did that CB cost?  Maybe just time to get a new one.

[keith71]

This is what I use for stripping old finishes.Tape off the bill if there is one,scuff your lure with a Scotchbrite pad.Spray the lure and let sit for a few minutes.Hint,for tougher finishes put the lure after spraying in a sandwich bag and seal it .The bag will stop the air from drying out the stripper and it will work longer. Use an old toothbrush and remove the gunk(wear gloves and eye protection) repeat if necesarry.

[RODNEY]

This is what I use for stripping old finishes.Tape off the bill if there is one,scuff your lure with a Scotchbrite pad.Spray the lure and let sit for a few minutes.Hint,for tougher finishes put the lure after spraying in a sandwich bag and seal it .The bag will stop the air from drying out the stripper and it will work longer. Use an old toothbrush and remove the gunk(wear gloves and eye protection) repeat if necesarry.

Where do you get it?

Rodney

[keith71]

Where do you get it?

Rodney

Auto part stores (Pep Boys,Advance) Auto Paint suppliers.

[FloridaBassDude]

You stated that you have an airbrush. Have you considered an air eraser, they're like a mini sandblaster. That may be an option. 

 

 

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You said it sounds expensive but i have seen them go for around $20. Worth it to me, way quicker than many other ways.

[BobP]

Things aren't always so straightforward.  If the lure is plastic, just lightly sand it with 320 or 400 grit before repainting.  If it has lots of chips or flaking paint, I peel it off with a sharp thin bladed knife (a small Swiss Army knife works well).  Notice I said peel, not cut or scrape.  If it's a wood bait, things get interesting.  You never want to remove the finish down to raw wood on one area of a wood bait, especially balsa, if you can avoid it.  If you do, the wood will sand easier than the surrounding hard finish and you will usually deform the bait that way.  And the raw area will have to be waterproofed before painting.  On balsa, it's everything or nothing.  Everything means a chemical stripper, re-waterproofing the wood, repainting, and re-topcoating.  Nothing means just lightly sanding the present finish,  painting, and topcoating.  Keep in mind that chemical strippers or any strong solvent will cloud the diving lip on a crankbait.  I try to avoid them.  If you are concerned about the weight added by leaving the original finish on, a new paint job and topcoating with epoxy adds about .03 oz to a typical bass bait.  Professional refinishing shops often use a blast cabinet and walnut shells to remove existing finish before repainting.  

[sunkist]

Air eraser, but not available at harbor freight any longer

[BassAssassin85]

i just did a few and scuffed them up with a scotch brite. cheap, time saver and results are just as good on a plastic crank anyway.