KelpKritter Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 I spend most of my time making hard baits and multi-color soft plastic pours. I am in the process of making two new soft plastic swimbaits that I want to paint after the pours. The only soft plastic paints I can find are the ones from Spike-it. Impressions on that paint, if you use it, or other recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks, DaveB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William DeMent Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 I use the VIP solvent based paint from spike it works fabulous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Same here great paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Just make sure to tighten the lids good when your done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelpKritter Posted August 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Looks like I’ll go with the paints from spike-it. Hopefully I’ll have my new molds made in the next two weeks. Looking forward to trying something new. Thanks for the help. DaveB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landry Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Get a great mask filter and ensure good ventilation. 3m 60926 is the best but it is pricey. I also use a fresh air supply system at times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Spike It paints work fine. And they have several colors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 Speaking of colors. If you have colorant for soft plastic worm making you can use the clear paint and colorant and make your own colors on the fly. I do this ALOT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 1 hour ago, wallyc14 said: Speaking of colors. If you have colorant for soft plastic worm making you can use the clear paint and colorant and make your own colors on the fly. I do this ALOT. Do you use a base color for your plastic baits, and then paint them, or pour them clear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 I usually pour or inject in white or pearl white 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 I also use the powder peals it’s really cool looking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wallyc14 Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) This is a pre-made bai that started out as white . The pictures don’t do it any justice but it has a copper pearl to it but it was done with plastic coloant and clear for lureworks Edited August 6, 2018 by wallyc14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 I can tell it’s a very nice looking bait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbaits Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Here are a few examples of a pattern we did with the paint,your only limited by your imagination,we painted 90% of our baits using the spike it paint,You cant get the options and the patterns any other way on soft plastics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) I can tell you 100% there is guys doing it other ways, But painting is the way most guys do it. https://www.nextgenbaits.com Edited August 11, 2018 by Baitjunkys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbaits Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) Yes there are other ways,probably cant count them there are so many,we did it with the paint and had unlimited color and pattern choices,our lures won many awards here on the site and made there way into many fishing mags and publications so we know the paint works Edited August 12, 2018 by Bogbaits left some info out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbaits Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Id love to see what the new hd coloring process is that company is using,Interesting,all the do is flat sided swimbaits,almost looks like a photo type application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) From your previous reply. That you edited, I assume you already know. Lol Bogbaits said: "Your not telling me anything g I don't know,I will state again after painted our baits for over 10 years with the paint you can't get the colors and patterns that we did any other way period,not sure why you felt you had to comment" Edited August 12, 2018 by Baitjunkys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbaits Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 No I dont know,enlighten me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 20 minutes ago you knew!!! Ftr they are doing full round baits as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbaits Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 No I didnt know,lets see the process if you care to share,id love to see it with a lot of other members on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbaits Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 I am and always was aware that others were doing baits other ways,just never knew what all the other ways were,we only did the paint and it worked for us,please share with everyone on here all the knowledge you have on painting and coloring baits,I for one would love to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) The technology is not mine to share, buy a bag from them, you might figure it out. Edited August 12, 2018 by Baitjunkys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbaits Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Ill have to try that for sure,was hoping you would share some of your vast knowledge on painting baits and other options for coloring baits with the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...