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Jigs, Spinnerbaits and Sinkers => Painting and Finishing Lures => Topic started by: jkwildhunting on 07/27/15 21:31 UTC

Title: My 1st crankbait
Post by: jkwildhunting on 07/27/15 21:31 UTC: I have messed around with airbrush for 1-2 years now and Never gave it an honest try. First brush was good starter I thought, but Never could get good a solid spray. So I switched to different brush and am having fun!

I am FAR from being good but over time I think I will learn which colors to shoot first and what type of paint to use to get certain affects.

Joe

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Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: ctom on 07/27/15 22:21 UTC: That's a beauty. Love that fire tiger pattern and so do fish. Good job!
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: WALLEYE WACKER on 07/28/15 06:36 UTC: Great job and a killer color by me.
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: MO QWACK on 07/28/15 11:33 UTC: I've seen a painted crank or two in my day and that ain't no shame in that game! Awesome paint!!! If you need any tip or tactics you can't figure out give me a shout. I'm no master but I love to paint
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: jkwildhunting on 07/28/15 14:09 UTC: I had bought 100 knock off jigging rapala from sportsmens direct a year or two ago with the mind I was going to paint them up.

Got the nerve to try one today not even sure what color pattern is took two good jig color we use in Canada combined them and added some red.

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Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: Muskygary on 07/28/15 14:42 UTC: Those will catch fish!
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: ctom on 07/28/15 15:08 UTC: The beauty of this is that you create colors unique to you. They'll catch fish and when you're the only one un-hooking fish caught using one of your own colors people will get a bit green.
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: jkwildhunting on 07/28/15 15:30 UTC: Quote from: MO QWACK on 07/28/15 11:33 UTC
I've seen a painted crank or two in my day and that ain't no shame in that game! Awesome paint!!! If you need any tip or tactics you can't figure out give me a shout. I'm no master but I love to paint

This is for anyone really....

What is the epoxy that is favored by you guys? I have a few tubes of devcon 2t mudhole sent me 5min epoxy by accident and I didn't catch it till a month after my order as I ordered 30min .

Also uv. Maybe I am suckered into this but is there a good uv powder I can add?

Thanks
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: ctom on 07/28/15 15:38 UTC: MO!

The man has a question here.....
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: tom1441 on 07/28/15 16:24 UTC: devcon 2tn 30 min. some people use msu I haven't had and luck wit it. BSI makes a 30 min epoxy also
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: andrewlamberson on 07/28/15 17:34 UTC: I use Devcon 2 Ton ...and make sure it says CLEAR on the container. I just started painting this winter and I'm amazed at the outcome after following the steps in some videos. I have ZERO artistic ability... And they turned out great. The Devcon is easy to use and has been really durable for me.

WWW.dakotalakestackle.co m has lots of info and his book is perfect for beginners! Check out his videos on YouTube.

Andy
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: MO QWACK on 07/28/15 18:19 UTC: Quote from: jkwildhunting on 07/28/15 15:30 UTC
This is for anyone really....

What is the epoxy that is favored by you guys? I have a few tubes of devcon 2t mudhole sent me 5min epoxy by accident and I didn't catch it till a month after my order as I ordered 30min .

Also uv. Maybe I am suckered into this but is there a good uv powder I can add?

Thanks

Honestly I don't wanna come across as that guy but..... Don't use epoxy or any other junk!!! The only clear to use is CS coating!!! I will save you 100's of dollars and countless time. CS you just dip drip and fish! I let my paint cure for a day then dip and let it cure for a day then fish. With any paint make sure you are heat setting on every layer of the bait.
Epoxy works but is way to thick and will affect the action of the bait but works in a pinch. Devcon 2 ton 30 minute is what I've used but it chips, to thick and you have to rotate during dry'n. I trolled a crank for a compined 15 hours with CS with zero hook rash! The stuff is unreal!!
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: MO QWACK on 07/28/15 18:22 UTC: https://store.do-itmolds.com/mobile/Seal-Coat-_p_807.html
This is the link, get he 4 ounce jar I've done 75+ with the same jar and still have half
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: Justin9j on 07/28/15 21:05 UTC: I agree with mo. Cs sealer is good stuff. Two costs will hold up great. Dries very thin. And I believe the thinner the better too.
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: andrewlamberson on 07/28/15 21:48 UTC: Do you need to use a rod/lure turner?
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: Muskygary on 07/29/15 07:06 UTC: I use Solazar, it dries by UV activation. I dip my plug inside the barn, then go outside while turning the lure in my hand. After about two minutes I put it on a lure turner for a half hour and then hang it up by the nose of the plug. Works very well.
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: 2XL on 07/29/15 16:18 UTC: YUCK ! jk Hahahaha Those look realy nice Joe. You're really coming along with the airbrush gig.

So, when you gonna pick up plastic making ?????????? You KNOW you want to. ;D
Title: Re: My 1st crankbait
Post by: Justin9j on 07/29/15 22:04 UTC: Andy you don't with the cs just dip and hang