Mags Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I want to paint a chartreuse shad similar to the Lucky Craft. It looks like a super light dusting of blue covers pearl, giving the bait almost a blue glow. Anyone have a specific paint they have used for this color? I was thinking of a Flair Chameleon Auto Air, but the price is ridiculous ($28.29 for 4 ounces). Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downriver Tackle Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I want to paint a chartreuse shad similar to the Lucky Craft. It looks like a super light dusting of blue covers pearl, giving the bait almost a blue glow. Anyone have a specific paint they have used for this color? I was thinking of a Flair Chameleon Auto Air, but the price is ridiculous ($28.29 for 4 ounces). Thanks. Funny you ask, I'm painting a bunch right now. Actually, Autoair isn't even the right color, though it will get you close. The pigment is actually a pearl called Paliocrom blue from BASF. If you really want to match it exactly, you need to find a BASF auto paint distributor, and they might have some. If I remember correctly, it goes for $600/pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the info. Too much money to make it worth it for my needs. I like the blue glow, but the fish may not care that much. I can get close by adding tiny blue polyester flake to the clear coat. How about mixing this with the pearl? It should shoot through the gun. http://www.del-mart.com/shop/product.php?productid=16582&cat=298&page=1 Edited November 30, 2008 by Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 You could try a little pearl blue powder powder to some clear. It only takes a tiny bit. Try spraying on a clear plastic Pepsi bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downriver Tackle Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 That's what I do with the Paliocrom pigment. I just add it to Autoair transparent base. 1-2% by weight. I've seen other blue pearls that look close. I think there was one at Home Depot that looked close. There were quarts of dry pearls for real cheap for home projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandyBass Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Just spray a light grey scaled pattern on the back and use a blue pearl over it. turns out fine. you can go to any automotive paint store and buy the pearl. You can get it solid or they will mix it in the clear for you. At least the store i deal with does. hope this helps. also the candy yellow is almost perfect for the stripe down the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted December 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Thanks for the replys! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Kandy bass is right. Spray the light grey scales then Blue glimmer sold by Wasco for about $9 for 8 oz. Done deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downriver Tackle Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Kandy bass is right. Spray the light grey scales then Blue glimmer sold by Wasco for about $9 for 8 oz. Done deal! Just wondering for when I run out of the Paliocrom pigment. Is that Wasco EXACT, I mean EXACT face on and on an angle, or just close? One can demand alot of $$$ for an EXACT Lucky Craft repro, or any other pearls like that. Close doesn't matter to some. I'd sure like a cheaper way to match it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerZ Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 You might want to check out Parma Paints Faskolor - Faschange Blue. Has a nice effect and is available at a lot of hobby shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton B Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I do my version with light grey scales, then shoot transparent smoke over the back, followed by iridescent blue or purple. Looks pretty darn cool to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downriver Tackle Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 (edited) Just got done with some Brown Shrimp repros with the Paliocrom Blue. Edited December 3, 2008 by Downriver Tackle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted December 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Beautiful work. I like the blue glow this produces. I take it you cut that stencil for the stripes. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downriver Tackle Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Beautiful work. I like the blue glow this produces. I take it you cut that stencil for the stripes.Steve Thanks. It is a unique pigment that gives Lucky's that different look. Yep, stencil on the stripes. I must have about 100 different stripe stencils by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
