How to paint a reel...(just my way!) Part 1

[Nurgle]

I dont know if it is the right forum, but i think it will work here...
Shot some pictures of my last reel re-painting project...here is a step by guide for all your freaks out there.
Please try at you own risk!

Subject: Steez and PX 68

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First you have to dismount the complete reel. Clean all grease with alcohol. Do NOT use something stronger like acetone...will kill the plastic sideplate!

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This thing is called air eraser...its like sandplasting but with a very fine and slow cutting compound (aluminiumoxide). Its like sandpaper but you bring it in every hole and edge on the reel.

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...watch the steez logo!

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1x sandplastet: ...grey, the finish is gone.....2x :the real color can be seen...

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3x...there is the basecoat....enough!

[Nurgle]

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For a new color you just need to sand it one time....it only has to be a little rough...

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Cleaning! First with water and a toothbrush, then with some alcohol again, to remove all fingerprints ....now its time for some paint!

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Airbrush and black color...thats all you need......
Do you now: House of kolor......yummy!

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leftside ...unpainted.....rightside .....1x painted....

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Let it dry for at least 24 hours!

[Nurgle]

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ready for the finish.....

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Clearcoat.....and a bigger airbrush....please use outside or in a well ventilated room!

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....the coat must be filtered for a smooth look...

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two reels, one color, but two finishes...one glossy and one matt/flat

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all parts again need to dry 48 hours...

[Nurgle]

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first look on the PX 68 with the high gloss coat....

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and the steez in flat black...more pics when the reels are send back to the owner and be put together again! Hope you like so far....

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...and here is a first look on the metal parts i anodized of the steez! (please notice the laser-engaving is still a 100% visible/ in the front-right corner)
This thing will look like Darth Steez in the end...

...pictures will follow, when put together...

[Ong Jim]

The Steez looks stealth. Very nice work and great pictures.

What kind of clearcoat did you use?

[RWSCHMITZ]

NICE WORK !!!!!!! and alot of work.

[Real Legg Legend]

amazing job and great tutorial!

[bstuckey]

Nicely done, educational, enjoyed the tutorial.

[DrawDown]

Good job on both. You did a real good job laying down that clear.

[aqua71]

Excellent!

[rugbyfisherman]

Very nice work Sebastian

[Nurgle]

@ Ong Jim

It is a 2K clearcoat system from DuPont ...

[Ong Jim]

@ Ong Jim

It is a 2K clearcoat system from DuPont ...

Thanks Nurgle. I painted a couple of reel seats on my rods and maybe used a lower end DuPont clearcoat because the sunblock on my hands actually ate away at it. I'll give 2K a try.

[l2yan]

Man this is freakin' sick! Hurry up with the next part

[rugbyfisherman]

@ Ong Jim

It is a 2K clearcoat system from DuPont ...

Thanks Nurgle. I painted a couple of reel seats on my rods and maybe used a lower end DuPont clearcoat because the sunblock on my hands actually ate away at it. I'll give 2K a try.

Might be a compatibility issue with the clear not curing fully.