tukta Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 I have been having problems putting dots on plastic cranks I'm reprinting I practice on paper and get that down pat so I go to the lure and I get blow out runny spots not the nice circle I'm looking for I can use a mask but don't want that sharp look what is a guy to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncustered Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Lower the pressure and slow down.... That's what worked for me... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tukta Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 I will try that again I didn't mention I'm using creatx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbob Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 when using your mask instead of putting it on the blank try holding it off the blank a little when spraying would think that would cut back on the sharpness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverotter Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 maybe your thinning your paint to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 There are a bunch of different ways to do this, but I like to thin my paint until I can shoot it at low pressure and use a template. If you have your paint properly thinned and the pressure lowered enough the paint should come out as a mist and take a couple seconds just to spray a small dot. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venutian_Lures Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 what everyone else said. lower your air pressure, thin your paint and don't hold your pen right on top of the bait. even a low air pressure setting will create that spider webbing/blow out effect if your pen is too close to your bait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tukta Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I worked at it for hours it's important to get it I can do it with black but most of the other colors mess up . I will try using a mask and hold it up will let u know what I figure out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Using a reducer to thin your paint, like AutoAire 4011, will help it to keep it's film strength when it's thinned, so it doesn't run as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tukta Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Thanks everyone I tried the mask then I held it away and that was the answer nice soft edges .i was having trouble lining up where I wanted the dots so I took a toothpick dunked in the paint put a little dot and everything fell into place. Listen guys I appreciate all the info I've learned so much from you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
