Wadeeng Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 I'm looking for some guidance regarding the application process using auto clear and then baking the finish. A few questions: what exact material is best? What do you use for thinner if sprayed with a airbrush. What do you use for baking and at what temperature, and for how long. Is this the best process to use for quality and finish?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 I would be very hesitant to bake any lure. Hollow lures plastic lures will soften when heated, and the air inside them will expand, so you'll wind up with swollen, misshapen lures, like my Strike King Red Eye Shad rattle baits that sat in a Plano box in a lure compartment in my boat over the summer. I'm sure they used a cheaper plastic, since my older Rattle Traps and Yozuri 3D Vibes were in the same box and are fine, but the possibility is there with any hollow bodied lure. Before you bake any lure, if you've made it yourself, take a piece of whatever you made it from, or a lure that you don't mind ruining, and do a trial run to see if the heat ruins it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowhunter Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 It doesn't matter what thinner you use because if you plan on baking a freshly coated automotive finished lure in an oven, you and your house will never be seen again! Automotive clearcoats are flamable and if confined can be explosive. Leave baked on finishes for factory assembly lines and pro booths, NOT at home! I would suggest reading the oh so many posts on this site about topcoating and all the different product benefits and pitfalls. Auto clearcoat is just one alternative, and a proper respirator and spray booth are recommended. Read on, Douglas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wadeeng Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 I'm looking for the best quality finish for spinner blades? All your comments make complete sense, but many custom spinner blade makers use this method, they just don't want to share secrets! I'm looking for a dip or spray method of application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wchilton Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Dick Nite sells a finish he uses on spoons. It's a tough moisture-cure urethane, no baking required. Moisture from the air is what makes it cure so you have to be careful to minimize air contact with the open can. Do a search for "Dick Nite" or "DN" to see how those here have used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 wadeeing look thru the files here. .. most guys doing blades have learned thru tutorship or life experiences.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 If you're doing it for yourself and want to coat your blades so they don't tarnish, try the Sally Hansen Hard as Nails clear coat polish. I wipe my blades down with acetone, polish them with metal polish, and then coat them with the clear polish, and it lasts. If you're trying to add flash, Sally Hansen Hard as Nails "In the Spotlight" nail polish works great. It has mylar bits in it. You will be amazed at how much flash it gives your blades, and you can "touch it up" if it ever begins to lose it's flash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Aren't some blades just coated with a clear laquer? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wadeeng Posted December 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Appreciate all the comments and opinions everyone. I'm a new member and have spent the last two days reviewing all the threads for the last couple years. I think I'll be sticking with the DN for the time being. I'm not selling, just making lures for myself and buddies. I was just looking to try something new.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammo46 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 O'Reilly auto parts sells a ready mix clear I think its called paint shop they also carry candy colors ready mix about $25 a quart. The clear I don't spray it I just open the can and dipp it a few times let it dry between coats. Here's a pic of some camo rimgs I made..I haven't use on lures yet but I'm sure it will work fine these rings are 5 months old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
