I have a white calstar blank that has some chips and gouges in the paint (its painted white) Any one ever paint these? Looking for some help on what to use, that will withstand saltwater use and not chip or crack when the rod flexes. Thanks!

On top of your post click on search and type in painting blanks, a lot of info

Greetings Steve,

Heres a helpful (was to me, anyway) article out on the net :
[www.testors.com]
See: (Chapter 05: Understanding Paint (0.7 meg)).

The other comment are correct ; there has been a lot of info on this forum, too.

Speaking for myself though I dont yet own airbrush, etc equipment nor any related skills.

In other words I had been hoping for guidance about the 'simplest of' techniques, for now.
I have not always found the clear organization within the aforementioned info of
'the what' it means but I have been glad to read it.

So I am interested in your topic and I too have a 'nice' blank (Lami WSB1362F) strpped and ready
for painting and reguiding. For what its worth, I've conjured up a test intended to create my own process.
It is this:
o I'll use : a jar of white, Testors Enamel (one buck in WalMart), a supply of Permagloss, my one-rod dryer, a few matchbook-sized squares of Scotts Towel as applicators, and the lightly sanded blank. (done now)
o After storing the jar until pigments congeal in the bottom; pour off all the clear liquid on the top. (not done)
o If need be, get rough, here, and go after the remaining 'clear' liquid by using an absorbent material and tweezers. (not done)
o Add Permagloss essentially to the original liquid level and close the container. Mix well and apply 'the mix' to a test area. After reasonable drying time evaluate the results. (not done)
o The 'rest' is obvious as 'GO' - 'NO GO'.

I'll share 'the results; good or bad'.

Good luck,
Bob

Greetings Steve,

Heres a helpful (was to me, anyway) article out on the net :
[www.testors.com]
See: (Chapter 05: Understanding Paint (0.7 meg)).

The other comment are correct ; there has been a lot of info on this forum, too.

Speaking for myself though I dont yet own airbrush, etc equipment nor any related skills.

In other words I had been hoping for guidance about the 'simplest of' techniques, for now.
I have not always found the clear organization within the aforementioned info of
'the what' it means but I have been glad to read it.

So I am interested in your topic and I too have a 'nice' blank (Lami WSB1362F) strpped and ready
for painting and reguiding. For what its worth, I've conjured up a test intended to create my own process.
It is this:
o I'll use : a jar of white, Testors Enamel (one buck in WalMart), a supply of Permagloss, my one-rod dryer, a few matchbook-sized squares of Scotts Towel as applicators, and the lightly sanded blank. (done now)
o After storing the jar until pigments congeal in the bottom; pour off all the clear liquid on the top. (not done)
o If need be, get rough, here, and go after the remaining 'clear' liquid by using an absorbent material and tweezers. (not done)
o Add Permagloss essentially to the original liquid level and close the container. Mix well and apply 'the mix' to a test area. After reasonable drying time evaluate the results. (not done)
o The 'rest' is obvious as 'GO' - 'NO GO'.

I'll share 'the results; good or bad'.

Good luck,
Bob