Richard Prager Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I've heard of some people dipping their blanks for the base coat a while back. I read (I think here on TU)there were pros and cons to this, but there really wasn't enough information. I was thinking about trying this and would appreciate some feedback if anyone has experience with this.thank youRichard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Like you, what I know about this subject is from what I've read here at TU. I know some of the older lure manufacturers dipped their blanks in what I think was lacquer paint. One of the drawbacks I remember reading about doing it this way was the length of time before the paint fully cured as it went on fairly thick. There are at least a couple folks here at TU still doing it this way, but I can't remember who it was. I'll have a go at the search feature and if I come up with anything relevant I'll post it here. good luck, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 After my baits are sealed up I'll dip them in laquer paint.....but mine is thinned by about 50% With laquer thinner....I'll dip my baits twice which gives me a white base to start from....You can use laquer,water based or enamel over laquer with no problems...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Thank you, Nathan.... I won't be sealing as I just paint plastic blanks. I would like to dip with the white base coat, dry and paint. I probably could just spray them in less time anyways. Just always trying to find an easier more efficient way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton B Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I tried dipping with thinned latex paint and it was a pain. I can prime with a spray can much faster and get to painting colors sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 If you use thinned laquer is is dry in about a hour .I paid about 20.00 bucks for a gallon of it..After thinning you have about 2 gal...so it is a cheap undercoat....Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Just remember that, when you dip and hang, you get an uneven coat. It will be thicker toward the bottom, and thicker paint takes longer to dry/off gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Thanks, guys! I have my answer. I'll leave well enough alone! With my luck I would know over the dipping container! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I don't know if I would want to dip using acrylic paints Richard. If you thin them too much they don't cover as well and if you put it on too thick it takes a long time to cure. A thick coat of acrylic heat set runs the risk of skinning. A layer of dry paint over a layer of wet paint. I suppose if you baked them for a bit perhaps it would work. With any extra steps it sure wouldn't save any time. I shoot mine in a vented box inside and don't have any problems. It's way too cold up here to shoot in the garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 we dip on wooden bodies. on plastics we spray the primer. lacquers set up fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
