plug maintenance 101

[pops]

Is there any way I can prep the lure before the swelling occurs ?
if it cracks after i use it fishing, whats that mean ?
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[capesams]

once it's painted and clear coated, I think you abit outta luck unless you strip everything and start over from scratch. meaning take all the hardware /paint etc. off down to the bare wood...then seal and work your way back to a finished product.