Painting a Topraider?
BubbaTn
Posted 5/13/2009 7:54 AM (#377795)
Subject: Painting a Topraider?





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Location: East TN
I've got a topraider that I wanna paint black. I'm not worried about it having a super paint job...but would like for it to at least look descent. Just curious what the best way to go about it is? I've never painted any of my baits til now. Can I just scuff the area I can get to, without worrying about the area in between the two halves? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
BubbaTn
Posted 5/13/2009 10:17 AM (#377824 - in reply to #377795)
Subject: Re: Painting a Topraider?





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Location: East TN
Also, What is the best way to go about re-painting the tail? Will just scuff & paint be fine?
Guest
Posted 5/13/2009 2:55 PM (#377902 - in reply to #377795)
Subject: RE: Painting a Topraider?


Simplest way would be to use a black permanent marker pen, no need to scuff the original paint and can be retouched at any time
Partycrasher
Posted 5/13/2009 3:12 PM (#377908 - in reply to #377795)
Subject: Re: Painting a Topraider?




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Take off the belly hook. Mask the tail hook and the joint so paint doesn't run into shaft. Scuff it up with a light sandpaper. Spray it with Zinsser Coverstain. Then spray with black Krylon. Topcoat with Devcon 2-Ton. Should last a couple seasons.