orionn1 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Sorry if this a repeat question but I searched the threads and couldn't find anything specific. I want to start painting my leadheads. i want to do two tone and three tones , blending etc. I have a fluid bath for dipping and Have done single color dips. I have seen some threads that powder coating is the way to go and one thread someone said they spray their powder. Should I use an airbrush and if so which brand do you recommend. If airbrushing isn't the way what is the best way to get the two tone blended effect? thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCBOS Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 You can't use a regular airbrush, except for liquid paints and hen clear coating If youe use a regular air brushand paints they are available everywhere. Search the Hard Baits section for tons of info. Lure Parts has a powder paint air brush but you need an air compressor. If you have a powder paint system or fluid bed or even just brushing on the powder paint with a small brush check out this web site and the colors and effects they have http://fishingskirts.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=94 They are a little expensive, but some good info from below on tis site recommends ColumbiaCoatings.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirkfan Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 You can't use a regular airbrush, except for liquid paints and hen clear coating If youe use a regular air brushand paints they are available everywhere. Search the Hard Baits section for tons of info. Lure Parts has a powder paint air brush but you need an air compressor. If you have a powder paint system or fluid bed or even just brushing on the powder paint with a small brush check out this web site and the colors and effects they have http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/20623-spraying-powder-paint/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) For 2 tone effect, with out having to go thru the expense and learning curve with an air brush, Try the "Sprinkling or Tapping" with a brush ... A perfect example of it is Cadmans Avitor (Spinner Bait) .. He has some instructions on doing this and chek out TJs Videos .. (I would reccomend watching all of them) ... Good Luck JSC Edited November 21, 2010 by JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I've had some success with cardboard cutouts. I hold the jig head under the one I want and like Jim stated, tap paint with a brush onto a hot head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 You can get a lot done with brushes and a heat gun. Fast and very easy to do multi-coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCBOS Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Actually you can use a regular air brush with this stuff, take a look at the following thread http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/20623-spraying-powder-paint/ pirkfan SOUNDS GREAT I want to try it. Do ou heat the metal before painting as usual? DUCBOS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirkfan Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 pirkfan SOUNDS GREAT I want to try it. Do ou heat the metal before painting as usual? DUCBOS No, you're making a sort of slurry with the powder coat and the powder water....it's not paint dissolved in a solvent, it's powder suspended in some sort of water based wetting agent. It takes some playing with...but it's applied to a cold lure, allowed to dry (important) and then heat cured. Pay attention to airbrushextreme...he's the man when it comes to this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
