Questions On Restoring Old Curado 200 B-SF

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This reel and another just like it were my first "good" reels back around 1999. It came on a "Tackle Show Special" with a Falcon Lowrider 5-64 for $199...try that today. It's made a million casts and still is smooth as custard. I've got my eye on a Falcon Expert for casting ¾ and 1 ounce spinnerbaits for deep winter bass. Seems all the reels these days are 100 size and anything much bigger is for inshore fishing. I was out in my boat today and I come across this old Shimano 200 B-SF that I keep for a spare. I had forgotten all about it....it'll hold a lot of 17 or 20 pound line. The mechanics are in perfect condition. I maintained these reels like a fanatic because they were so (to me) expensive.

So, I'm thinking about breaking it down and re-painting the case. I'm a pretty good with an airbrush on model cars & airplanes so I thought I'd give it a shot....sand it down and prime and paint.

What is the case of the reel made of; aluminum, composite, plastic?

What color should I paint it? As close as possible to original or go wild?

Planning on using lacquer since it dries fast and hard then going over it with 2 or 3 coats of clear.

I realize that spare parts are unattainable but I do have the other B-SF that's still on a rod.

My Uncle gave me this one for HS graduation in 2003. I saved up and bought a Falcon Original 7' MH that I still have.

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I remember going to a tackle show with my dad, and seeing this reel for the first time, I wanted one so bad. Mowed some lawns and bought a Curado B38, mounted it to a Kistler California special I got for my birthday. Still have this setup and have another 200B and a 100B. I won’t part with these reels. I had a 200 castaic also. Some awesome reels from Shimano. I like that old green paint.

Case is composite graphite turnkey is plastic, and I would be careful not to use too much paint or you may have fitment issues when you go to reassemble. Dan

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Originally Posted by reelex

Case is composite graphite turnkey is plastic, and I would be careful not to use too much paint or you may have fitment issues when you go to reassemble. Dan

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Thanks. I'm familiar with fit problems after final coat with the Japanese and German model kits I do. I'll tape the turnkey.

I'm still struggling on what color to paint it.

I say do Oklahoma Sooners red metallic with the inner part of the frame in white...a rendition of the helmet color and white lettering.

I have a couple old B-SF Curados. Solid reels for sure!

Matt or Satin black always looks good with the gold accents…