Im ashamed to even title this thread as Feminine Side, but I couldnt describe it as anything else. Lately I have discovered that nail polish and clear coat for nails will make crankbaits and rat-l-traps look like brand new. The clear coat fills in scratches and the nail polish will re-do some paint jobs. I know everyone has that one lure that they cant give up but it looks like you've taken a cheese grater to it, it may just last you a few more fish now. Sow if you need to fix up a lure or two go talk to your girlfriend, wife or for those "Men" who live in their parents basement, steal some nail polishes from your mom. ;D Sounds funny but just thought I'd share this with you guys. Good Luck!

Did you play dress up with Barbies as a kid? ;D  jk

That's a good tip.  I've used the clear before, but got out of the habit due to lack of patience.  It stands to reason that simple repairs can be made by other colors, though.  I've never tried it.  Something to keep in mind though.  Thanks!

I'm just the opposite. I like them all scratched up. I have a few baits that I will take out of the package and work them over with some steel wool and sand paper. The bass just seem to like those particular crankbaits beat up.

Let me guess. Your Dad was looking for a lure in your tackle bag and came across your stash and this was the excuse you came up with  

Let me guess. Your Dad was looking for a lure in your tackle bag and came across your stash and this was the excuse you came up with

;D  No no but I kinda wonder what he would think of the lighter in my tacklebag.... its for melting baits back together.  I actually came across the nail polish thing when a found a really old lure at the bottom of a pond.  Wanted to fix it up and use the polish to help.