Paint for plastic baits

[Fudd]

What paint do you use to paint plastic baits like swimbaits?  Do you dip in clear are the paint dries?

Thanks,

Scott

[firetiger]

LC has paint for soft plastics.  It works pretty good, but I usually dip my baits that I paint.

[Frank]

Spike it has some also actually that is where lc gets theirs I hear. I dont dip mine and it holds on real good. It will wear out but wont come off with out some real elbow grease. Frank

[bribass]

if a customer wanted to have "tipped" claws or something... would it hold up well in a bag and fishing since you have experience with it? in your opinion

[andrewlamberson]

I have used it...and it's "ok". It adds some color...and some scent. It's quick and durable. A quick and easy change kind of thing.

What I don't like it that it's not a "clean" color....it muddies the color underneath...big deal??? Depends on the person.

If I want red tipped claws on my Mud Bug ( I do!!!) I mold the tips in the claw mold ...then add them when I mold the bait.

If I want scent...I add it later.

But I'm kind of fussy on color...I want the claw tips to be RED...not kinda of red/brown. Or Chartreuse...not a muddy chartreuse/brown

[Frank]

These colors are more of a transperant coloring. What is under it will affect the final color. I have not tried this but I would bet if you dipped it in white first then say a red or chartruse the color would be much better. Mine are mostly used on swim baits that are clear or white then over coated with the darker colors. Frank