kentjackson Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 I am new to the site. I want to start painting my own salmon spinner blades and don't know what type of paint to use. Latex or oil and the procedure. Also what size airbrush is needed? Thanks in advance for any advice. Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Glade to have you here. However the site is divided up in different specialties. You question is for the wire forum. Go to the top of the screen and you'll see forums. Go there scroll down and find wire baits and ask. Airbrush depends on the detail tho. A descent brush like a Iwata or Paashe will get you there. It's the needle size from that point. Let them finish helping you. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 I use nail polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 I paint metal lures with acrylic latex and then coat them with Dick Nite S81 moisture cured urethane. The Dick Nite actually soaks through the paint and bonds with the metal, forming a very durable finish. If all I wanted to do was paint blades and wanted the most professional job possible, I would buy Dick Nite solvent based lacquer paint, followed by his S81 urethane topcoat (aka Fishermun's Lure Coat). Somef crankbait makers might suggest coating with epoxy as a topcoat. Don't do it, epoxy is too heavy and will wear off the edges of a blade very quickly. Using moisture cured urethane has its own problems. It is very hard to store without "going off" and hardening in the storage container. It's not cheap. It also has a very active solvent that likes to bubble if applied too thickly or over a paint that isn't absolutely dried. But if you want durable finish that looks and acts like a factory finish, it is. You can buy Dick Nite products at a discount if you acces his website via a link provided to TU'ers, which you can use the search function to find. Dick can also probably give you tips on how to apply his finishes via his website. His main business is producing and selling metal spoons. I'm sure there are other ways to paint blades. Suggest querying the Wire Baits forum for another perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 http://www.dicknite.com/TU_Lander.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 I'll will say this about what Bob has stated about epoxy, he is right on. I made that mistake years ago. It is will known not to like edges that doesn't have a round shape and the weight takes away the blades action. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 theres production process,but its not cost effective at hobby level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 DON'T try powder coat! My buddy, a long time professional bass angler, did when he was up visiting me, and the blade wound up so heavy it would hardly turn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) I agree with Mark. Stay lite is a key. Dale Edited October 20, 2016 by DaleSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
