I was looking on Ebay today and noticed someone painted the side plates of a Penn 112H white... it looks like the old garcia mitchell 600 series (sweet). Here's the link- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110682154531&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1156 I questioned his method to see if it was something new, but he responded with Krylon Fusion and then Fusion clear coat. Has anyone tried this, or should I do this next week as a project? Any warnings other than good ventilation, tape, and spray from a distance? Should I sand to get a little bite, or use lacquer thinner?
Thanks
Dom
boy, THAT would take some getting used to! sorry, dom, couldn't fish with a reel like this.........
(http://alantani.com/gallery/4/1_04_05_11_2_15_51.jpeg)
Alan,
You know me better than that. I wasn't gonna disgrace a penn senator with the color white... I was just gonna repaint the red or black side plates for a touch up on a couple of captain's reels that I worked on.
Thanks
Dom
Hey Dom -
Paint 'em white and tell el capitan he'll be able to spot his reels easily in case they sprouted legs. ;D If he objects, tell him to start taking better care of his stuff or you'll make 'em even uglier. ;D ;D I'm glad to hear you wouldn't paint yours white; I'm with Alan on this one.
Rob
Quote from: norcal pescador on May 12, 2011, 07:41:31 PM
Hey Dom -
Paint 'em white and tell el capitan he'll be able to spot his reels easily in case they sprouted legs. ;D If he objects, tell him to start taking better care of his stuff or you'll make 'em even uglier. ;D ;D I'm glad to hear you wouldn't paint yours white; I'm with Alan on this one.
Rob
If that's the case, how about painting the reels a glow-in-the-dark color? Can even be found at night... You know, that would be a great idea to see our reels casting from cliffs in Hawaii... Powdercoat glow... Could use different colors from your friends to easily identify your reel while you are running to your rod in the dark.
bryan can i get mine's one in chrome? ;)
I was just surprised that there was a paint out there that would adhere to bakelite and these other plastics. I'm gonna print your "take care of your gear" quote for the captain, Rob. ;D
PS- when I wrote (sweet) I was talking about the Garcia's not the paint job on the 112h ;)
Hey Bryan, I'm from NYC... We don't fish on cliffs at night (NEVER)... Ya really learn who's your friend in that situation
Dom
Hi,Guy's me again 8).Sorry i came into this post so late :'(,But painting your side plates to match your rod color scheme is cool 8).I've painted my reels to match my rod wraps and get nothing but praises for them ;D.Give it a try :P,Who know's you might like it :D.Will post pic's of my Penn 9/0 painted to match my rod if interested
Do what you do. If painting your reel is your thing then so be it. I like to keep them original. What I do is use shoe polish to even out any discoloration on the plastic/bakelite. Rub it in well then wipe off with a cloth and it works for me.
Anthony
reallly way old thread, but I was wondering the same about bringing back the red or black color on beat-up charter reels.
anyone found a solution on a paint that adhiere and stay on the sideplates on rough use as loaner reels?
The thing about old threads is we see some old members that seem to have ridden off into the sunset and not come back. Anyone know what happened to Anthony (Panama). He was last active 2 years ago. Seemed like a nice guy. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on January 06, 2018, 03:40:24 AM
The thing about old threads is we see some old members that seem to have ridden off into the sunset and not come back. Anyone know what happened to Anthony (Panama). He was last active 2 years ago. Seemed like a nice guy. Dominick
your right Dominick about old thrads and old folks that arent active anymore, but the good thing is that new members could see the thread and come with new fresh ideas.
actually reading the answer from "panama" about show polish to bring the shine back, it gave me the idea of using permanent shoe dye/tint and try it out on old broken sideplates.
step 1 dye the sideplates, plenty of colors to chose
step 2 use shoe polish to make it shine.
Alex let us know how this works...Imma bout to treat a pair of charter 113's i bought 15 years ago...love to see if that works...they look they got drug down the parking lot to the boat....
Quote from: steelfish on January 06, 2018, 09:14:51 PM
actually reading the answer from "panama" about show polish to bring the shine back, it gave me the idea of using permanent shoe dye/tint and try it out on old broken sideplates.
step 1 dye the sideplates, plenty of colors to chose
step 2 use shoe polish to make it shine.
finally did it with leather shoes dye/tint
let see how long the tint hold up on the sideplates.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=24249.0
If you paint an old reel it is going to look like and old reel that someone painted. Not a good look.
-steve
Quote from: oc1 on February 01, 2018, 07:32:58 PM
If you paint an old reel it is going to look like and old reel that someone painted. Not a good look.
-steve
for cosmetic or collection pursposes you are correct, but for fishing charters with lots of loaner reels there will be a difference on using a old reel that works good but looks ugly than using a old reel that works good and looks good (no need to look factory new), same deal with loaner rods.
https://youtu.be/h-e61pQb1NA
Thanks kevin very interesting, cheers Don.
Strange that this post pops up ... I am in the process of cleaning up some Mitchell for new dresses .
I did one during the week .
I don't recall anyone mentioning it, so I'll pass on a tip.
I had this VW electric pedal kids car that I was trying trying to restore. The paint was chipping and peeling away. I removed all the paint, sanded and primed the car to get it ready for paint and noticed the primer wasn't adhering to the metal.
Not knowing what to do, I contacted a body guy for some advice and he turned me on to using an adhesion promoter before priming. Upon doing this, I had no issues finishing the project.
I'm not saying it will work, but it is something to consider.
Some more rattle can magic .
now you have some pretty unique Mitchell reels
Fishing reel bouquet. Seriously, that's better than tossing those plates or having them pile up. Save the stickers!
Quote from: Shellbelly on October 05, 2023, 06:24:27 PMFishing reel bouquet. Seriously, that's better than tossing those plates or having them pile up. Save the stickers!
In a few days , making sure fully cured paint I may glue the 624 decals back on .
I had to try swirl painting . You spray the paint on top of water to make patterns , than you dip and drag the part through the paint . End results !
imagine penn made a white #9 or #109 years ago, don't know how many, don't think there were alot
A guy on my annual tuna trip has a custom rod, white blank with blood splatter.
I LOVE IT!
Quote from: oldmanjoe on October 18, 2023, 07:19:23 PMI had to try swirl painting . You spray the paint on top of water to make patterns , than you dip and drag the part through the paint . End results !
pretty cool marbling, congrats.
maybe I will try this out later in a chance
Joe you missed you calling as a graffiti artist. Pretty cool stuff. Bill
Yeah man, really like that swirl painting on them side plates, Joe!
You should definitely, give the details of that in a nice tutorial, unless it's confidential, LMAO!
Are they clearcoated afterwards as well?
:) I wish I was as good as some Graffiti artist , I can draw a stick figure . Pot luck with Swirl painting !! You want a throw back to 1960`s google swirl painting !!!!
Hit the You Tube and use the search term "Hydro Dipping" and you will have some good videos. There are actual paint films that you can purchase of water based pigments (i am probably not using the right term) where you lay the sheet of pigments on the surface of the water and can impart very detailed, delicate patterns to the parts you are dipping. Carbon fiber appearance? American Flag? - john
"Fishin n' Stuff" channel has a video on hydro dipping side plates DIY at home.