sarge34 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Couple problems here. First of all I'm pouring 2 different style's of spinners baits Bullet Spinner Jig-SGB Series and Ultra Minnow Spinner Jig I am setup to use either createx air brush paint or powder paint. Ok now first of all it seems that powder paint is the way to go simply because of the durability of it ,problem is I cannot seem to get the detail I want with powder paint I have looked at all the videos I could find. Secondly when I airbrush with createx the durability goes to pot even tho I clear coat them with devcon 5 minute epoxy. My process for painting and applying epoxy is this. After airbrushing with createx I will usually wait 6-8 hours before applying the epoxy then after I apply the epoxy I wait 24 hours before handling the bait.. But the durability just isnt what it needs to be. Tips or suggestions would be much appreciated. thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Sarge, I personally don't use createx on a regular basis on a lead jig head. Once the clearcoat is compromised, then your paint job will be a waste of time. If you want to spray detail, you will have to go with a lacquer, which will entail removal of paint fumes. So your alternatuive is powder paint. You can not get the detail and the fine line with powder paint like you do with an air brush painting crankbaits. This is not possible as the powder paint needs a hot jig to grab and hold the paint until it is cured. So I would either use the brush method which is what I use or you can spray it on with a special powder paint air brush. If you want more info on air brushing powder paint look up posts by Smalljaw, he does this process regularly and does a beautiful job of it. Finally I would not use Devcon 5 minute. It turns yellow really fast and has a very short working time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarge34 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Keep in mind I havent been doing this very long but I haven't noticed any yellowing yet of any of the lures. but the working time is a pain in my ------ for sure.. I have been looking for the 30min epoxy but all I can find around here where I live is the 5min.. So I guess I will wind up having to order some from somewhere. Thanks for the advice much appreciated. Sarge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 So I guess I will wind up having to order some from somewhere. Thanks for the advice much appreciated. Sarge Sarge, Type in Tower Hobbies. They sell it by the dual tube applicator and also in two 9 oz bottles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 If you're going to topcoat with epoxy, use the 30 minute Devcon 2 Ton. It is waterproof. The 5 minute is only water resistant, and will soften after a day of fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I'll echo everyone else, you need Decon 2 ton 30 minute, that is the best I ever used. I look at spinnerbaits as a bait that needs to have color but not detail. I've looked at beautiful detailed heads on spinnerbaits and jigs and they are incredible works of art done by very talented people but just because someone uses powder and is unable to get super fine detail doesn't mean you can have a really nice bait that is just as productive. While fine lines and detail can't be done with powder, you can still use shading and the blending of colors to make a bait that is beautiful in its own right, you just need to experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
