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Steve B
Senior Member Joined: 27 Jan 2014 Location: Darwin Status: Offline Points: 747 |
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Posted: 17 Dec 2014 at 2:56pm |
Hi All
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this post and won't be offended if Tony sees fit to move it. I bought this lure a while ago and thought I would have a go at restoration. As you can see the paint was not very well attached and I was able to remove most of it with my finger nails and the edge of a knife. I removed the sticker and cleaned the paint stuck to it with a sharp blade. The bib was loose and the bib slot crooked, I straightened up the slot and reglued the bib, I swam tested and adjusted before beginning painting. I dipped the lure in undercoat once a day for 5 days as others have outlined here on site, and gave a light fine sand between coats. I tried to keep with the original paint scheme, however it's not exactly the same as you can see. I reapplied the sticker onto tacky 2 pac clear and put another 2 coats over it. I'm not unhappy with the result, my hand dotting of eyes needs improving and I want to persevere with that. This was fun to do and I've a couple of others I may have a go at in the future. Cheers Steve |
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saito
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Very nice
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Cheers
James ~Love my Bass fishing~ |
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jebe
Senior Member Joined: 20 Aug 2012 Location: Ballarat Status: Offline Points: 212 |
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Looks the business Steve, great restoration
Cheers Justin |
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OCD
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Nice job Steve, it is gratifying to put some life back into old lures.
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Cheers,
Gavin |
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