Is this normal wear & tear or a problem ?

[Jigman]

Could be adhesion problems. Do an adhesion test at each stage of the process to see where the problem is, if there is one. By this I mean, take a blank that you messed up and seal it. When dry, prime as usual. Take a razor blade and cut a grid into the plug that is around 1/8 squares. Now take a piece of tape and apply to the grid, then pull off. If you have primer particles on the tape, you have adhesion problems. If no primer, the primer is ok. If ok, apply the paint, and do the test again. If no problems, apply your clear coat and do the last test. If you have a good combo, you will not see any primer, paint, clear coat on the tape. If you do see any of these on the tape, there is your problem. If the primer is not holding right, nothing else you put on will hold. Likewise with the paint. If there is an adhesion problem with the paint, the clear will not hold.

Jigman

[capesams]

pearl's and metalic's don't like anything that is layed on top of them when they are made of enamels and or laquer's..rusto.= enamel///krylon=laquer.

metalic's/pearl's LAY on the primer or color coat below them,never really bond together...easy peel.

enamel's and laquer don't like each other unless sprayed on together wet.

gloss paint's do work well only if scuffed really well after it's had ample time to cure..

try to stick with the same brand paint's all through the different steps.

sounds like your mixing 5 different liquids/brands to get to the finished product.2 or 3 of these are fighting each other not allowing the other's to bond or get a grip as they say.

[pops]

adhesion my a$% 15-20 8lb blues LOL your lucky to have a lure HAHA !DUDE
15-20 8lb blues <XXXXXX> razor sharp teeth set in miniature vices and the misses !! I had 1 yes 1 lol hit a new darter and had teeth marks etched on the top and bottom like a steak knife was scraped on it !!! if 20 had done the same thing it would look like yours .

[Diggin Jiggin]

Thanks guys, finishing is definitely the weak spot for me.

Jigman, I like that methodical step by step, that would definitely pinpoint the problem. Capesams, thanks for the lesson on paint compatability.

I'll keep it simple this round and see how it goes. Hopefully this winter I can go the airbrush route and then I can start mixing up the colors the way I want.