Jaxon2 Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 Picked up a blade bait mold after having great results on them last fall. Im getting ready to order inserts and was wondering if a person paints them if they can just use the brass inserts instead of the chrome as they are a little cheaper? Or are there benefits to the solid chrome? Also, can anyone suggest a powder paint airbrush. I read that the airbrush is the best method for painting blades. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM Hevi Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 I paint them with a regular Iwata Brush and clear with D2T, caught many a Walleye on them. Now, foiling has been more challenging. I use Brass inserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) I use brass inserts if I'm going to paint them. Before I pour the blade baits, I take the brass blades and lightly sand both side to give the powder paint some bite. After pouring, but before painting, I wipe the blades down with denatured alcohol. Then I paint the heads and body. I use the brush tap method. I get excellent results, where I can multi-color the head and also multi-color the body. Edited June 12, 2018 by cadman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpNoodle Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Why would you pay for chrome plating if you're going to cover it up? I just use a fluid bed to paint them. I use the chrome ones also. I just use high temp tape to cover the blade and dip the lead in the fluid bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, LimpNoodle said: Why would you pay for chrome plating if you're going to cover it up? I agree. I prefer chrome at times, but the lead gets painted, but never the chrome. I use brass most of the time. Edited June 13, 2018 by Anglinarcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
