FishAddict
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Refinishing Old ReelsI have been thinking about putting a new finish on an old 302. Any help on surface prep, primer type, paint type, and if clearcoat is a good idea or not (and if it is a good idea what type) would be appreciated. Was thinking about doing it as a winter project and want to start thinking about what I want to do and how. Looking forward to learning how to do this. Thanks in advance for any help and ideas.
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Rick
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I was thinking of getting with one of my buddies that has an auto body shop and see what he would charge if he did it. I have seen some crappy home paint jobs that don't look good.
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stvtackett
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fellas, i started this 706 as a strip and paint. but as i was stripping with what i read to be some of the best aircraft stripper on the market, there was still going to be alot of handsanding and scrapping. i found a buddy that does the powder coat on the side in his garage. there are few around here that do it out of thier house. the reel had a bit of pitting on the side plate but i left it that way, unless you get on it you can't tell. it is not a show piece. cadman sent me one to have done he liked so much and he saw the reel in person. i know i am going to have at least 2 more of mine done. all i do is break it down, he bead blast it and coats it....
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blaminack
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Steve do you have a name brand for the Aircraft Stripper? I have a Mitchell 303 that I am working on. So far I have the spool stripped by hand. I have also built a stainless side plate to get rid of the grease port. It would be SO SICK to get a whole reel anodized. I wonder if that is a reasonable possibility?
Please let us know how the powder coating holds up. I have thought of it, but have been a bit leary due to chipping potential.
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stvtackett
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don't remeber the name.i had a friend get the stripper and used it all on 1 reel that i did not finish. regardless of how you finish the reel, i would recommend to find someone to bead/sand blast it and be done with it. as far as anodizing a complete reel, i looked into that and i do not remeber the exact amount but it was not reasonably priced. i read on powder coating before i did it and found it was durable and flexable and should hold up as well as paint. i have only had 2 outings with my reel with no problems, and i do not baby my stuff. i take care of it but do not baby it.
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givnupfreshwater
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paintingWhat does he charge to rework the reel as you described?
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blaminack
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I am now thinking of sandblasting mine and clear coating it. I saw a 706 done this way and it was very eye catching.
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stvtackett
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he charges 40 bucks to bead blast and powder coat your parts. you must take it all apart., if you have any pitting i recommend you sanding and buffing that part yourself as his time is limited. the job he done on mine was money well spent. if you have a nice reel i would leave it nice, but if you have a beater it does wonders. powder coat will not hide any inperfections in the body but when it is pretty it is less noticeable
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