Fish Assassin
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Just wondering if anyone has ever used Plasti-Kote to coat their cannon balls. I here it comes in many color, glow, UV etc.... It comes in a gal. can and I have been told its very strong stuff.
Coating Lead
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spring time
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I was wondering what you guys use to coat them with also
Cuba Libre
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Why bother? Another item more for the fishermen , than the fish.... IMHO LOL
Fish Assassin
Crew Member
I agree with you. But why is it a secret? Dam is someone really going to buy a can to coat 2-4 balls? Ya right...
Foxsea
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One good reason is to keep lead, a potent toxin, off our hands. "No safe threshold for lead exposure has been discovered—that is, there is no known amount of lead that is too small to cause the body harm." - CDC. It's especially damaging for children, causing reproductive and neurological problems. That's why lead-based paints are off the market.
Has anyone tried the rubbery, liquid bedliner? It's tough stuff.
Harbicht
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I use a product called tuff cote got it at industrial plastics original use was for trailer deck anti slip. I hang them from the rafters in my shop and paint with a brush 3 coats. I've hit bottom without a scratch the anti slip is nice when grab the balls from the gunnel. Don't think it comes in glow don't think it matters it's more for looks and function I pour my own balls with tire lead not the best looking.
Finished Business
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I've read Plasti-cote is your basic vinyl coating and gets beat up pretty quick on the lead balls.
From my research platic coats can be 70 bucks a gallon. Or up to $750 per gallon for the good stuff. I'm guessing the secret is nobody who sells them commercially is going to give a competitor the answer or else it could lead to losing business.
Google should have an answer for you some where...or call a coating shop and see if the can point you in the right direction, but again since you are doing it for commercial reasons...some may be tight-lipped.
best of luck...i looked into it myself for personal use but it was too expensive to justify it.
From my research platic coats can be 70 bucks a gallon. Or up to $750 per gallon for the good stuff. I'm guessing the secret is nobody who sells them commercially is going to give a competitor the answer or else it could lead to losing business.
Google should have an answer for you some where...or call a coating shop and see if the can point you in the right direction, but again since you are doing it for commercial reasons...some may be tight-lipped.
best of luck...i looked into it myself for personal use but it was too expensive to justify it.
GLG
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This would be the reason I would want my CB's coated.
How much lead are we tracking into our houses?
I always wash my hands at the back door when I come home from fishing.
Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it's not there.
FA if you find something that works I have some CB's for you to do.
If you need help let me know.
Fish Assassin
Crew Member
Thanks GLG,
Well I found a phone number on the internet today. Will try to call it this week.
Well I found a phone number on the internet today. Will try to call it this week.
tykkyt e blue
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I used to have the time - sigh - when I did, try "ducan" deck coating. Cheapish, elastic and thick
