Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Quote from: foakes on August 16, 2026, 06:59:15 PM

Quote from: quang tran on August 16, 2026, 03:30:41 PMHow about DQ 5001 Fred ?

Do you want a 5001, Quang?

I could make a new one for you.

Best, Fred

yes,I have a 5001 in poor condition that I use for a long time even it function very good . It's a reel for big fish and nothing get away with it ,from big bull red to black fin to biggest red snapper,nothing get away when I use it . Now I want a better one to spare

Joe, I've been following your thread and I wonder in your words, how much do you think your process has improved since you started the thread?

I realize you continue experimenting with different techniques for various results. Have you found favorite techniques that made you go WOW at the end results.

To me, your results are stunningly and mostly great. I have my opinions on some of the results, but they're just my preferences and in no means does it take away the excellent work you produce.

I'd like to see a tie-dye variant and wonder if this process from AI would achieve it.  Is this something you'd be willing to try?

AI Recommended Process
This is the closest visual equivalent to traditional tie-dye. It relies on a white base layer and manually dusting accent colors over it using fine-mesh kitchen or craft sifters.

• Apply the Base: Shoot the metal object with a solid white or light silver base coat using your standard electrostatic gun. Do not bake it yet.
• Sift the Swirls: Take small craft sifters filled with vibrant, contrasting powder colors (like neon pinks, blues, and yellows). Hold them over the part and gently tap them to let the powder fall in random, overlapping patterns or spiral shapes.
• Blend the Edges: Use a very soft, dry artist brush or a gentle puff of air from an empty squeeze bottle to lightly scatter or swirl the edges of the dry powder where the colors meet.
• Cure: Carefully move the piece into your toaster oven or curing oven. As the powder melts at 375°F–400°F, the overlapping colors will fuse into a smooth, blended tie-dye pattern.

Sifters -- https://cooltools.us/products/enameling-sifter-80-mesh

Quote from: quang tran on August 16, 2026, 03:30:41 PMHow about DQ 5001 Fred ?

Do you want a 5001, Quang?

I could make a new one for you.

Best, Fred

  Playing with a finessa .  I shot the base coat with gold metallic , partial cure followed with black metallic dab with a plastic bag . Another partial cure followed with Candy red metallic and clear coat on top .

How about DQ 5001 Fred ?

Glad to see you haven't lost your touch, Benni!!

Quote from: foakes on August 16, 2026, 05:58:43 AM

Quote from: pjstevko on August 15, 2026, 09:55:25 PMCurious what you want for the Shimano TR100-G? Would be a great rockfish reel for a friend of mine

$75, PJ —- New & unused.

Best, Fred

Thx Fred! I'll check with my friend and see if he's interested

It should have 2 bearings in it. Remove the screw on the end and it should all just come apart?

Quote from: pjstevko on August 15, 2026, 09:55:25 PMCurious what you want for the Shimano TR100-G? Would be a great rockfish reel for a friend of mine

$75, PJ —- New & unused.

Best, Fred

Does this help?

https://www.world-fishing-tackle.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PENN-Commander-Pro-Syncro-30-LW-LH-HM.pdf