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West Systems makes a colloidal filler for epoxy. I'm pretty sure I didn't spell that correctly, but close enough for a web search. It thickens the epoxy while keeping the structural integrity. I think it might be close to the micro ballons someone mentioned earlier. After the epoxy sets it is easy to sand and stronger than elmer's and sawdust.
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Thanks Rookie. I can definately see why this could turn into an obsession. I saw your football lure. Pretty sick.
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I think unless you are making really good money at it you could file any income under additional tips, wages, and other compensation on your tax form. Also, I think you could write off most of the supplies and equipment you use to make the lures you sell. I'm not a tax pro but that might be how I would approach it. You could probably talk to your tax preparer to get an idea.
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These are two baits I think may work well in a few spots I frequent. The photos don't show the colors well but the top is purple to hot yellow to white wth a blaze orange throat. The one with the spotted top has a light black stripe dividing the yellow and white. Can't wait to get more paint & more time behind the gun.
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These are two baits I think may work well in a few spots I frequent. The photos don't show the colors well but the top is purple to hot yellow to white wth a blaze orange throat. The one with the spotted top has a light black stripe dividing the yellow and white. Can't wait to get more paint & more time behind the gun. -
Any suggestions for enamel manufacturers?
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I'll have to pick some up on monday. Thanks for the help
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What do you guys use? 2 ton?
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I think I'll try epoxy instead of shooting a clear. I have devcon 5 min in my shop, I was thinking if I thinned in a little bit it might allow enough time to flatten out. I've used it for a while on woodwork as a base finish before varnishing, but these are two different types of projects. We'll see.....
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It is component systems vinyl lure paint.
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I'll try it tomorrow. As a side note.... This site is amazing. I appreciate all the help you guys are willing to offer. It's great to get tips and advice from "been there, done that" guys(and gals). Again, thanks:yay:
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maybe the thinner reactivated the purple and yellow?
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It looks crystal clear in the jar. I had to thin it out to spray, still looked clear.
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about a day and a half. I didn't heat set the paint.
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I painted a crankbait the other day. Hot yellow faded to white on the bottom with purple scale shoulder and solid purple top. I just like the look of that color combo. Real basic stuff. I decided to try the jar of clear coat I bought instead of epoxy. It turned the purple to a kind of brownish color and the yellow fade looks terrible. Just curious if anyone knows what happened or what I may have done wrong? Oh yeah, I used CS paints and clear. Thanks
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Great info guys. Thanks for the tips.
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I've been looking at createx airbrush paints. TCP Global sells a 30 or 32 color set with cleaner and a few other odds and ends for around $120. I got the cs to spray ok using the 1:1 ratio suggested. It is just frustrating because I already bought so much stuff...... and I showed a local bait shop some spoons I painted and he wants some. I think I have to get used to the cs for now.
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Can you shoot fine glitter mixed in paint or clear through an airbrush?
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Let me know how the water based vinyl works. Thanks for the input.
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Thanks. Have you tried the retarder they suggest?
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I bought a bunch of cs vinyl paint. It is so thick it's almost un-pourable. It kind of sticks together in a big clump. Is that normal? I thinned it from 20% to 60% and can't get it to spray correctly. Different tips, needles, and pressures - if I was spiderman I'd be in good shape. Is there some trick to this stuff or did I just waste a bunch of cash? How does the cs pre-thinned airbrush paint work? Anyone used it? Thanks....................
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Thanks for the links. Very helpful.
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I have never painted baits before. I bought some unpainted bodies but am not sure if I should scuff them up before painting. I have cs paint and an airbrush available to me. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.