aaron4mvp Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hey guys, I was wondering if you put clear coat on plastic crank bait bodies before painting? It seems that when I paint on just the plain plastic, the paint has a dull look, versus a wet look when painting on a layer of clear coat. Let me know your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguy Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Any of the plastic blanks I've painted, I'd sand first to scuff up the surface and remove any mold ridges, then a primer coat, then paint as usual and finish with D2T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 It seems to me that the flatter the paint the more shine I get with the clear coat. Musky Glenn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 On plastic cranks I give them a quick dip in clean acetone to remove any contaminants and then go straight to painting. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokieangler Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Maybe start with a transparent after sanding and wiping down with DA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 you can make a 3D look by putting clear coats in between paint layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Just paint the bait. Once you put the clear coat on the bait the paint will gloss. If it does not then it is the paint or colors that you are using. Skeeter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
