MOsmallies Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Hey Guys, I'm fairly new here and have some questions about airbrushing soft plastics. I did a little research on the site and came across a recommendation for Spike-It SB Coat Soft Plastic Paint... https://www.ispikeit.com/store/c-72-sb-coat-solvent-based-soft-plastic-paint.aspx From what I've read, this paint will stick just fine to soft plastics without needing to dip it in clear plastisol to seal it. Is this true? And would adding scent after the paint has properly cured/dried cause the paint to run? I also have no background/experience with airbrushing so I was hoping you guys could help list what bare minimum items I'd need to get started. Is it just the airbrush, hose, compressor, paint, and proper mask? I know you get what you pay for, but I'm looking to go cheap to start just to see if it will fit the needs for the soft baits I'm wanting to paint. I'm just looking to do really basic painting. Nothing fancy. Just some narrow lines and maybe some splatter dots on the baits. One last question, would i need a special airbrush for soft plastic paint vs. paint for hard baits? Or would the same airbrush be able to handle paint for both? Thank you for any input you are willing to provide! Paul MOsmallies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertbucks Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 We use the water base paint from spike it everyday on soft plastics and we have to dip each bait after painting. We use a standard air brush, nothing special. We have not used the SB paint but if you call Spike It and talk to Them they will guide you in the right direction! You can check out our painted Swimbaits at www.arizonacustombaits.com Thanks 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishn4fishn Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Check out Lee Butz on YouTube 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOsmallies Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Thanks for the advice guys! Those are some great looking baits desertbucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkman Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 A good beginner airbrush is the pache, get it from tackle warehouse and get free shipping Or badger but the kind I forget, I have both and it's jus meat and potatoes of air brush, I'm sorry I just can't remember the model numbers, but both are under $100 come in a set with hose, cups and attachment To make it a gravity feed, go peek at tackle warehouse , it's the only one they sell and like I said it comes with free shipping 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree_Fish Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 If you've got a hobby lobby around you can use a 40% off coupon and save some money on your airbrush equipment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
