A buddy gave me some baits to repaint for him. Just wondering whats the best thing to use to strip the paint without messing up the bait

Light sandpaper (400grit) to remove the clear coat...sodablasting works if you have the tools to do it. Brad has some good ideas on removing paint.

brad turned me on to throttle body cleaner.it works great but you have to be careful. if you aren't careful it can actually melt a bait.

Thanks bass cat brad told me that before but i couldnt remember it

Got him lined out on the process, it's kinda hit or miss depending on the process the manufacturer uses to paint and top coat their baits.

Yeah he said it works best it you put a lit match between the bait and the sprayer now if i can figure out how to not melt the bait??

or blow yourself up. i just dip a paper towel in the fluid and wipe it on the bait. let it sit for a couple minutes and wipe it off. usually takes more than one application to strip the finish. i've never ever used a flame.

Haha yeah i just put it on an old rag and rubbed it off works good

Would like to see some pics of the end product...if you want.

me too!

Will do once i get em all done

Try wiping it with a saturated laquer thinner rag. Usually does the trick and does not melt since you are wiping it on and off.