I've read many threads on this topic before trying to paint my first blank. I went to the store and bought automotive spray paint and clear coat. It has dried for about a week, but when I apply permagloss the paint smears and looks terrible. What is the best way to do this?

Thanks,
Brant

Permagloss has a VERY hot solvent and may not work with some paints. I always test a paint/clearcoat on a piece of scrap blank first. Some automotive paints also require a heat cure to set properly and that may not be a good idea with most blanks.





Derek L. McMaster
Rohnert Park, CA

Born to Fish, FORCED to Work

Would duragloss work instead of permagloss? Or is different paint the better answer?

Brant

Brant
You should never put a 2 part anything over single pac paint, single pac air dry paints are chemically weak and will re-wet easily. Even if it did not smear it would "fry" the paint underneath causing it to stay cheesy under a hard crust. Can you tint the permagloss to the colour you want? or try spraying with a 2 part polyurethane paint. Cheers Paul.

Brant
You should never put a 2 part anything over single pac paint, single pac air dry paints are chemically weak and will re-wet easily. Even if it did not smear it would "fry" the paint underneath causing it to stay cheesy under a hard crust. Can you tint the permagloss to the colour you want? or try spraying with a 2 part polyurethane paint. Cheers Paul.

Brant...

I have painted numerous rod blanks over the years but have never used permagloss...only flex coat...never a problem.
Usually I only clear coat over the paint [Merricks Tackle has a spray can epoxy rod finish that is great]

A little hint...when using flex coat use your finger as a squeegee and the finish will look good and no build-up of finish.

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