Questions On Restoring Old Curado 200 B-SF

[SoonerFan]

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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.

[Cestratton]

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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[r83srock]

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.

[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

[SoonerFan]

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

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.

[dragon1]

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.

[TDobb]

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

[reelex]

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