Painted a reel, that I caught in a lake, a few months ago

BigBassMan · August 11, 2011, 04:41:13 AM

Here is the Shimano Citica rod and reel that I caught while fishing a few months ago.

Before

After

Another Quantum PT painted in a colorshift, Green to Gold!!

Lee Smith · August 11, 2011, 05:47:51 AM

NICE!

Pro Reel · August 11, 2011, 07:02:18 AM

looks cool!

gillrod2728 · August 11, 2011, 09:01:56 AM

Nice. How well does the paint hold up to everyday use?

WVOIFVET · August 11, 2011, 10:47:45 AM

Very nice looking! Congrats on getting a free reel from the water! how hard is it to repaint a reel to your liking, and is there any special paints you need to use? Seems like a great way to personalize your gear!

NateG · August 11, 2011, 11:56:48 AM

They both look awesome. That green to gold would look cool on my Extreme rods.

robrdavis · August 11, 2011, 12:31:59 PM

That top reel is ~~neat~~ ~~cool~~ just plain awesome!

BigBassMan · August 11, 2011, 07:29:12 PM

Thanks guys !!

Reels are a lot of work to paint!! They have to be completely broken down, sanded, primed, painted and then cleared. After all that, it then has to be put back together. Clean everything inside, re-grease and re-lube everything.

I just started using Depont Chroma Clear as the clearcoat. I have read tons of things on the best clears and it all leads to automotive clears. You have to be Very Careful spraying auto clears, it is very harmful, if inhaled!! Extreme measures have to be made for spraying the automotive clear!!

WIbasskid · August 12, 2011, 01:31:19 PM

Wow! That looks pretty sweet! The reel still fish worth a hill a beans?

islandbass · August 12, 2011, 08:59:15 PM

That is awesome! Great job on both reels.

What did you use as a clear coat?

BigBassMan · August 12, 2011, 10:12:51 PM

Thanks Again Guys!!

Quote from: islandbass on August 12, 2011, 08:59:15 PM
What did you use as a clear coat?

Dupont Chroma Clear, its an automotive clearcoat.

Jvickory · October 23, 2011, 07:02:55 PM

dude you are an awesome painter!

Jvickory · October 23, 2011, 07:15:23 PM

so how did you paint the reels? i have a abu garcia silver reel but it doesnt work right....there is a bait store where i can take it to have it fixed but after seeing your awesome paint jobs i wanna paint it first

BigBassMan · October 23, 2011, 07:30:59 PM

They have to be totally broken down, to be painted.

tepponogu · October 23, 2011, 07:35:35 PM

Awesome paint jobs! Does the Shimano still work after being dredged up from the waters like that?

BigBassMan · October 24, 2011, 05:58:52 AM

Tons of cleaning and lubing!! I had it sent off for super tuning also, works great now.

TheLastRodBender · October 26, 2011, 07:27:49 PM

that's pretty wicked man... props to ya.

shallows man · November 08, 2011, 07:56:16 PM

The reels look awesome. You have got some skills there.

BigBassMan · November 08, 2011, 08:25:37 PM

Thanks guys!!