CL Rods

Well if it peeled off the PVC, I would say the problem is the primer layer versus the Createx. If the Createx peeled off the primer then they must not be very compatible, and you need to find a more appropriate primer. I haven't worked with the PVC board, but for baits I am repainting that are 'chromed', or other very shiny baits like LC American Shad I have used a couple of different primers after scuffing the bait. You might want to try Bulldog. Sit tight and I would venture to say someone that has worked with PVC board will chime in. Also what was the clear coat? It might be due to chips that water simply got under the clear coat.

Couple of suggestions. Spray much lighter coats of pearl white in each pass of the air brush. You may not even see the pearl white with the first couple of passes. Just take your time. If you want much of a contrash use the thickest threaded mesh you can find for the scale size you want. But like everyone said Createx Pearl White and Createx Pearl Silver may not give you what you want. I can recommend that if you want a better contrast of these two colors, try using Parma Acrylic Fas Chrome, I think you will be much happier with the contrast. I get it at Hobby Town.

I bought my grill motor in the off season 2 years ago for about 25$. Prices will be higher this time of year. The spool I take off at times and replace with a smaller disk that holds 8 Exacto handles. I use the one with clips most of the time and either clip the bill in or hold exacto handles. The outside of the spool has a couple of velcro strips that I occasionally use to hold extra handles with smaller baits. The spool was free from Lowes and is an old rope spool. Held in place with the skewer stops that come with the rotisserie unit, rubber stoppers drilled out to slide over the skewer and fit into the center of the spool. Figured it was the easiest way to hold it and center it up. To hold the baits in the spool which I don't use too often I use elastic cord (you can see one on the spool) that has a clip made from SS wire to hold the pulls/ties on the bait. Free lumber from a job site so total cost pretty low.

go find the hobby acrylic paints, it should be close by. The online coupon for 40% off any one item will expire tomorrow, so print it out and don't wait.

oh ye of little faith, I have had bass puke up all sorts of bluegill/sunfish with all sorts of color patterns, all out of the same lake, and all sorts of sizes! some bigger than your hand!

Ugh, Gunnie I have had the same kinds of issues with ETEX over Createx. Dryer or no dryer, sit overnight... I have let the stuff sit and gas off and get thicker ... UGH. But I do tend to force dry baits and I really have issues more with wood baits versus plastic. So what kind/brand of clear are you spraying over the top? PM me if you'ld rather not say.

EXACTLY! I only sell some so I can afford to pay for the materials and lures for the next ones I make or sell, and so I can customize my own versus paying someone elese to. Better to tinker around the house and create something than to .....

I think I will give the 5min a try. Thanks.

Well I almost piggy backed on the Bondo thread but it really is a different issue. I have been using basswood and wanted to switch to Balsa for the extra bouyancy for a couple of bait styles. Well Balsa seems SOOOOOO much softer than basswood that after shaping the baits I have been trying using a through wire harness (versus twisted SS wire) by cutting a slot, inserting the SS wire harness, filling with wood filler sanding, and then sealing with Etex before painting.......finish with Etex top coat Well I am getting some cracking around where the pulls come out. So I was just wondering how other folks may be approaching this. Are you using epoxy on the harness, then filler, then seal ??? What epoxy would you use if you did epoxy the harness first? D2T 5min or something similar? I'd just like some feedback before switching since the whole process takes a while each time.

I have about 10 of my new splash top waters in progress along with 6 more propbaits, 2 new balsa baits I am working on, a bunch that are half painted and some other balsa I just cut out. I am thinking of/am trying balsa only for a while but I am just not fond of it as you really need to use through wire methods, it dents too easily if you drop it and about the only redeeming quality is how boyant and twitchy it is. And for all the topwater and prop stuff I seem to be getting into I have to check it out to see if I can find that repeatable factor that I have with basswood at the same amount or less of effort to make them. Man isn't prototyping a pain in a small work area and without all the fancy tools!

Ya know Michael Phelps just got into trouble for smoking funny stuff! I'd make sure no one has a camera or cell phone if you are going to smoke it!

Thanks I will give it a try, and I will say I was drying it when I tried the 'dry' method versus wet. I think I am going to drop my air pressure some when putting on the top coat. Perhaps if it goes on a bit wetter then...