scorpio Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 I'm new to painting crankbaits and need assistance with products to complete the finish; something glossy and durable. I'd appreciate your recommendations. Thanks Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmetto Balsa Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 What type of paint are you painting with? (acrylic, lacquer, ???) Are you using airbrush, rattle can, or other? Are you painting wood or plastic crankbaits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Many hobby builders use Devcon Two Ton epoxy or Envirotex Lite epoxy for a durable clearcoat. Devcon 2T is sold at many Walmarts in a 2 part syringe for about $2. Mix thoroughly, brush it on and rotate the bait for the first 45 mins. If you want to dip finish, Dick Nite Fishermun's Lurecoat moisture cured polyurethane is an alternative. There's often an advertising link to the Dick Nite site here on the page, and you may be able to get a sample package of it for the cost of shipping. There have been numerous discussions of these finishes on TU, do a search on them for further info on application techniques, pros-cons, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpio Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Thanks for the quick comeback,,,I'm using Ctex paints and airbrushing. Since I posted I've seen numerous posts pertaining to finishes using Devcon, Pelucid, etc. I appreciate you guys out there sharing so much info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philB Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Envirotex Lite is an excellent epoxy for finishing. Do plenty of investigation on this boards archives as finishing is/can be a complex process. philB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
