Paint Chipping

BigBassin144 · 08-02-08, 08:45 AM

Hey guys, I noticed while I was fishing a few months ago that I had a small chip in the paint on my Viento. I let it go, until there were two. I didn't really have any idea of how to fix it, so again I did nothing. Now I've got quite a few. I'll post pics later (or when I find my camera.) Are there any ways to fix this, well probably not fix, just keep it from getting worse?

Thanks guys,

BB

zooker · 08-02-08, 10:57 AM

gee that all i got a quatum tour edition that has 90% of the paint gone..ya think a $350 reel would have a good paint job..

hell my bps extreme is in better shape and gets used more..

zooker

WTL · 08-02-08, 12:01 PM

Maybe clear nail polish?

I have a Pinnacle thats almost bare metal. I really dont worry about it myself, but I can understand why someone would. I'm sure if you were real careful and disassmbled and covered the sensitive areas, you could repaint it with an airbrush.

Jim80 · 08-02-08, 02:23 PM

yeah clear nail polish or a sealer of some kind would be your best bet , and you should def take it apart before applying it , then after the coats dry clean around the edges and reassemble

WTL · 08-02-08, 03:22 PM

While we are on the subject, I bought a Johnny Morris reel for 40 bucks at a place in Florida merely, I think, because the chrome finish went on uneven and was chipping in places. But it casts great. The looks really dont matter and if you can find out what they do with the blemished reels and rods, you can get some nice tackle pretty cheap.

Bob Smith · 08-02-08, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Hey guys, I noticed while I was fishing a few months ago that I had a small chip in the paint on my Viento. I let it go, until there were two. I didn't really have any idea of how to fix it, so again I did nothing. Now I've got quite a few. I'll post pics later (or when I find my camera.) Are there any ways to fix this, well probably not fix, just keep it from getting worse?

Thanks guys,

BB

Go to the Texas Fishing Forum (via this link) and see what this fellow's doing! http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/...few_more_reels

His handle is Fish_TX. You can register and go to the member list and pull up some more of his paintjobs. I am sure he would be happy to do a job for ya! Reel paint jobs, there is nothing sacred when it comes to fishing

islandbass · 08-02-08, 04:27 PM

I think in your case, you might consider them battle scars.

lowrider · 08-02-08, 04:28 PM

ditto there, IB

3dkicker · 08-02-08, 08:58 PM

Bob - I wonder if I can get my painter to do my logo on my reels. That would be sweet!!!!

BigBassin144 · 08-02-08, 11:02 PM

Thanks guys, I think I'm gonna go with the clear nail polish for now to prevent further chipping of the paint, but like Zook said, when you spend that kind of money for a reel, you'd expect the paint to at least hold up. My viento isn't even a year old! If I can eventually find a paint ot match the blue on the viento, I'll fix it, but for now, preventing more damage is what I'm really trying to do.

Bob, those are pretty neat.

Thanks again guys,

BB

jooleyen · 08-03-08, 09:57 PM

zook, which model is your quantum? The older ones? Those dam things won't get a scratch even if I rub it on rocks. But... the magnetic breaks adjustment clicker does chip up and peel.

zooker · 08-03-08, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jooleyen

zook, which model is your quantum? The older ones? Those dam things won't get a scratch even if I rub it on rocks. But... the magnetic breaks adjustment clicker does chip up and peel.

the new model lsd paint job one..it is black under neather the lsd paint..

zooker

08-02-08, 08:45 AM	#1
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Paint Chipping Hey guys, I noticed while I was fishing a few months ago that I had a small chip in the paint on my Viento. I let it go, until there were two. I didn't really have any idea of how to fix it, so again I did nothing. Now I've got quite a few. I'll post pics later (or when I find my camera.) Are there any ways to fix this, well probably not fix, just keep it from getting worse? Thanks guys, BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

08-02-08, 10:57 AM	#2
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	gee that all i got a quatum tour edition that has 90% of the paint gone..ya think a $350 reel would have a good paint job.. hell my bps extreme is in better shape and gets used more.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

08-02-08, 12:01 PM	#3
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Maybe clear nail polish? I have a Pinnacle thats almost bare metal. I really dont worry about it myself, but I can understand why someone would. I'm sure if you were real careful and disassmbled and covered the sensitive areas, you could repaint it with an airbrush. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

08-02-08, 02:23 PM	#4
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	yeah clear nail polish or a sealer of some kind would be your best bet , and you should def take it apart before applying it , then after the coats dry clean around the edges and reassemble __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

08-02-08, 03:22 PM	#5
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	While we are on the subject, I bought a Johnny Morris reel for 40 bucks at a place in Florida merely, I think, because the chrome finish went on uneven and was chipping in places. But it casts great. The looks really dont matter and if you can find out what they do with the blemished reels and rods, you can get some nice tackle pretty cheap. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

08-02-08, 04:27 PM	#7
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	I think in your case, you might consider them battle scars. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

08-02-08, 04:28 PM	#8
lowrider BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 937	ditto there, IB

08-02-08, 08:58 PM	#9
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Bob - I wonder if I can get my painter to do my logo on my reels. That would be sweet!!!! __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

08-02-08, 11:02 PM	#10
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Thanks guys, I think I'm gonna go with the clear nail polish for now to prevent further chipping of the paint, but like Zook said, when you spend that kind of money for a reel, you'd expect the paint to at least hold up. My viento isn't even a year old! If I can eventually find a paint ot match the blue on the viento, I'll fix it, but for now, preventing more damage is what I'm really trying to do. Bob, those are pretty neat. Thanks again guys, BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

08-03-08, 09:57 PM	#11
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	zook, which model is your quantum? The older ones? Those dam things won't get a scratch even if I rub it on rocks. But... the magnetic breaks adjustment clicker does chip up and peel.

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