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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Slow Burn on 04/07/20 14:05 UTC

Title: Question for the airbrush guys
Post by: Slow Burn on 04/07/20 14:05 UTC

I have a buddy who is wanting to do some touch ups on topwater baits that have been worn out by fish. That particular skill is not in my bag of tricks (yet). What I was wondering is, can you paint over the top of the original paint job? And if so will it look ok? Or do you have to take all the paint of and start from scratch?

Title: Re: Question for the airbrush guys
Post by: 21xdc on 04/07/20 15:18 UTC

I scuff baits up all the time using a scotch brite pad... Paint and clear coat... No need to remove all of the paint.

Title: Re: Question for the airbrush guys
Post by: ctom on 04/07/20 15:58 UTC

I too simply scuff up the bait to knock down the shine and spray away. I use CS seal coat to finish the baits. Dip, drip.

Title: Re: Question for the airbrush guys
Post by: Muskygary on 04/07/20 16:06 UTC

After you scuff up the paint surface, cover with a good white coat of paint and heat set before you apply your pattern paint, then like Tom said be sure to top coat.

Title: Re: Question for the airbrush guys
Post by: ctom on 04/07/20 17:17 UTC

If the paint wants to dimple or orange peel, wash it off, dry the body and wipe it down with high % rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol, then re-coat. Sometimes very minute spots that are either extremely sick or have oil on them occur and this usually takes care of the problem.

Title: Re: Question for the airbrush guys
Post by: hawgthumper on 04/08/20 20:52 UTC

I don’t mean to highjack the thread, but suppose you’re starting from scratch? What is the best paint to use for painting balsa bodies that are bare? Never been painted? I have no experience with airbrushes and have been wanting to try it. Sorry for the intrusion.

Title: Re: Question for the airbrush guys
Post by: WALLEYE WACKER on 04/09/20 05:58 UTC

http://www.pondbuster.com/buildingabalsacrankbait.html

Hope this helps

Title: Re: Question for the airbrush guys
Post by: 21xdc on 04/09/20 06:42 UTC

I dip KBS diamond clear on the wood, Before and after painting.... I have not found anything better in over 35 years.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81op0LHL+qL._AC_SY450_.jpg)

Title: Re: Question for the airbrush guys
Post by: hawgthumper on 04/09/20 10:07 UTC

Quote from: WALLEYE WACKER on 04/09/20 05:58 UTC

http://www.pondbuster.com/buildingabalsacrankbait.html

Hope this helps

It does help! Thanks!

Title: Re: Question for the airbrush guys
Post by: hawgthumper on 04/09/20 10:08 UTC

Quote from: 21xdc on 04/09/20 06:42 UTC

I dip KBS diamond clear on the wood, Before and after painting.... I have not found anything better in over 35 years.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81op0LHL+qL._AC_SY450_.jpg)

Where can I find this?

Title: Re: Question for the airbrush guys
Post by: hawgthumper on 04/09/20 10:17 UTC

Quote from: hawgthumper on 04/09/20 10:08 UTC

Where can I find this?

Never mind. I found it. Thanks!