SW Lures Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) I was in another thread and this topic was brougt up. I looked in the search for infomation on painting blades and mainly came up with powder. I know about getting the manufactors finish off. I'm looking for infomation about a liquid paint, ink, candy's, etc. that is relitively safe to airbrush on smaller blades. I've got a clear coat for the covering. All thoughts are appreciated. Dale Edited February 17, 2017 by DaleSW Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braided Line Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Have you thought about a Hobby Lobby store. You may or may not have one available but they have /carry such stuff. In fact I saw some in my local HL last week. I was thinking what they had would be good for blades, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I've painted many spinner bait blades( after mild abrasive buffing to scuff them up) w/ the old VL &J paint and lately w CSI water base paint. After painting, I take a die grinder w/ a mild aggressive abrasive pad and goes around the blade edge w/ a slight inward angle. Then I epoxy finish the blade on both sides. This keeps the water from getting under the edge of the blade and lifting the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 The new Copic Airbrush system would work well for you. The paint is Alcohol based. Very light, fair color options, takes clear coats well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I wipe them down with acetone, and then coat them with nail polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I didn't expect a water base paint would be used on an metal surface. I expect enamel, acrylics or something else. If water base will do it, I'm just fine. I'm really not sure what the CSI stands for. The edges would not be to much of a issue I think, I understand the rounding of the edge. I'm think about getting a Copic set up for certain things like this. I saw some blades done with a ink or candy colors, a really sharper/nice look. Funny thing is Smallmouthaholic, these are for Smallies, yeah caught on them too. I'll give a try Mark. It's very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 53 minutes ago, DaleSW said: I didn't expect a water base paint would be used on an metal surface. I expect enamel, acrylics or something else. If water base will do it, I'm just fine. I'm really not sure what the CSI stands for. The edges would not be to much of a issue I think, I understand the rounding of the edge. I'm think about getting a Copic set up for certain things like this. I saw some blades done with a ink or candy colors, a really sharper/nice look. Funny thing is Smallmouthaholic, these are for Smallies, yeah caught on them too. I'll give a try Mark. It's very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 CSI stands for Component Systems Incorporated.Beveling the edges in the key to paint longevity so the water doesn't get under the blades when revolving. Epoxy finish far surpasses clear coat w/ durability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Thanks I looked CSI up before, I should have remembered. The bevel on the blade will be no problem either. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 I like the nail polish because it is light, so I think it doesn't slow down the blade rotation. Since I'm just making baits for myself, I don't mind having to touch up a blade from time to time. I make several at a time, so I can rotate if some polish flakes off of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
