Painting crankbaits.

[Justin9j]

Ok so I bought a airbrush today.   Because I have a problem. I like to make everything I fish with now.   So does anyone on here paint their own cranks and what paint is best.   And epoxy or auto clear. For the clear

[Brent]

I would say Rick would be a good person to ask..he paints top notch stuff!!!!

[412BaitCo]

I would say Rick would be a good person to ask..he paints top notch stuff!!!!

X2 He's great when it comes to this.

[biglewers]

I use DeVcon 2 ton epoxy to clear mine over.  Looks awesome and its cheap.  What pait are you using to airbrush with?  Are you painting wood or plastic? 

[Justin9j]

I have just started this deal.  Not even put paint in the gun yet.  I just wanted to know what everyone used and thoughts on stuff.   

[Muskygary]

I use createx paint like most of the guys. This is a watercolor paint so if you don't like the paint job just wipe it off the lure with a wet rag. For the clear coat I use Dick Nite.

[biglewers]

What type of airbrush do you have?  Createx is awesome stuff.  Order it online you will find it cheaper.  I got every color they make for like 230 bucks.  And yes you can aways just wipe it off. 

[Muskygary]

I use a Badger 360. There are a lot of good airbrushes out there. Get one you can afford and go from there. Most of us use stencils for the small artwork. Freehand is only for the good painters!

[Justin9j]

I have a vapor gun.   My parts man had it cheap.  He ordered it for someone and they never picked it up so.  He sold it to me for what he had in it.   

If it goes well iam going to get a better one. 

[biglewers]

I use Iwata they ae great.  I watched a few youtube vids to see what others were using and then went online a got one for cheap.  It has a the feed cup on top so i can change colors real fast and I only have to use a few drops at a time.  Saves a lot of paint that way.

[andrewlamberson]

Sorry if this has already been asked...and answered...but has anyone tried these paints on CCM plastic baits for backs, belly etc...and then dipped them?

I would really like to be able to spray a light coat of purple on the back of silver to match our Emerald Shiners.

Andy

[Justin9j]

Andy I will try it this weekend. But I bet it slides off.

[Muskygary]

I think you would have to use the special plastic paint. The trouble with the plastic paint is it dries so fast no onw wants to try it in their airbrush (least not me) I have used it with Q tips. Works, but doesn't look profesional.

[superharmonix]

Have any of you tried the soft plastic paint mixed 50/50 with retarder to slow the drying process so you have more "working time"?

[biglewers]

I tried the to do it.  The problem was, when the paint was dry it just slid off real easy.  I picked up a swim bait that I had done and was going to dip it in clear plastic to seal the colors in.  But the paint just came right off on my fingers and on the cardboard I had them sitting on.  Water base colors dont work to well on soft plastic I dont think.