Cleaning Rubber off Painted Blades

Fast Eddie · Post by **Fast Eddie** » Fri Mar 14, 2025 2:59 pm

I have about 8 1/2 oz limit lure (Bob Lim) spinnerbaits that I recently found. Unfortunately when stored they were stored with other spinnerbaits with different rubber skirts which stuck onto the painted blades. Anybody have any ideas on how I could remove the rubber without damaging the paint on the blades. I've tried alcohol, goo gone, dawn soap, and everything I can find on the "net" is how to restore painted blades. These blades are very old, but they catch monster fish.
Thanks in advance
TL
FE
PS Anybody know if Bob is still around. I lost touch with him several years ago. Hope he's doin well.

pd · Post by pd » Fri Mar 14, 2025 3:57 pm

I’d just get new painted blades and skirts. Done.

Whoopbass · Post by **Whoopbass** » Sat Mar 15, 2025 8:40 am

Give WD-40 a try.

Fast Eddie · Post by **Fast Eddie** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:01 am

Thanks for the replies gentlemen.
1. Cannot change blades as the first blade would require straightening the Z bend in the wire to replace the blade due
to the type of attachment. (not a snap ring)

2. WD 40 isn't working either

3. What happened to Jigg'ns response. It was there last night.
I'm thinkin toothpaste would be too abrasive on the paint. Will try it on older gold and silver blades though.
Thanks all
Keep em coming if any more ideas come to mind.
TL
FE

Kelly Ripa · Post by **Kelly Ripa** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:31 am

Take the paint off with acetone and repaint them???

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 8:40 am

Kelly Ripa wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 6:31 am Take the paint off with acetone and repaint them???

This.

ash · Post by **ash** » Mon Mar 17, 2025 11:53 am

I would replace the top blade and leave the bottom one as long as it spins. I have a few Lim-It lures spinnerbaits left in gold blades and they are treasures for me. RIP Stretch