Hi temp silicone plugs are a good choice for protecting threaded holes. Any threads that have been painted will have to be retapped, or the entire part needs to be stripped so you can try again. Getting the first coat to stick and cover easily is not a problem, but as you add coats, the quality of the sprayer (need a pro gun with 50 KV or more) and the skill level of the operator needs to go up. ![]() As you add coats, there is more of a risk to have to go in and do a bit of strategic sanding to get a snug fit on the screwed together parts and clearance for moving parts. If you take the original chrome off and add a single coat, you are plenty close enough for redoing typical chromed reel parts. Urethane and Polyurethane powders are probably the best bet. ![]() Most “chrome” colors need a secondary protective coat, which can be a clear. The highest salt spray rating I have seen is 3000 hours, but there are powders out there that are advertised as Marine grade with a 1000 hour rating. There are UV resistant and Salt spray ratings in the specs, and it can vary by color. So here is the low-down on powder coating reels as far as I can tell.
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