Looking for new paint method.

[Riverrat]

I have been making spinnerbaits and jigs for a few years now and just started pouring plastics. I am much better at the hardbaits then the plastic. Thats going to be a hard nut to crack! I have been using powder paint with a fluid bed and it works great, hundreds of baits. Only for myself and club members. My baits look great single color black and white heads mostly. The finish is very durable and my heads dent before the paint peals. I am to a point where I would like to add some more colors to these. I have been throwing the idea of buying an airbrush and trying my hand at this. Never used one. What I am thinking is to get the hang of this a little bit using some more colors on the heads then using 2 ton epoxy for a clear coat to finish. What do you all think of this? What kinda airbrush, paints, etc? Any help would be great. I apologize if any of this has been covered already.

[reeves]

Riverrat,

Don't be afraid to take that next step, you will be glad you did.

The airbrush you choose must be decided by what you want as far as performance out of the brush, not the price of it. I know that price forces some of us to take that path, but regret it eventually.

I powder paint my spinnerbaits also. I use a Paasche VL dual action brush which is a great starter tool to learn with and become quite good with as well. I use Createx waterbased airbrush paints. These cleanup easily when making mistakes, just wipe with wet rag and the mistake disappears. Use the clearcoat of your choice, but make sure that the Createx is DRY before clearcoating (run a heatgun over it for a few seconds). These are not necessarily the best tools or methods, just the ones I use and am familiar with. They work for me. I can not speak for a Badger or Iwata airbrush because I have never used one but may graduate to them some day.

Whatever you choose, I know you will have a blast. I look forward to painting the baits because it can bring out the creativity in you and you might surprise yourself. Just remember. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!! And once you think you have the hang of it, practice some more.

Good Luck.

[LedHed]

Using brushes is cheap and easy

[Tr186]

I agree with reeves. I use an airbrush (Paasche single action) on my spinnerbaits then seal with devcon and don't have any problems. I actually airbrush from the start. Base coat with white then add any colors I want.

You can use the createx paints or even the cheap acrylic paints at Wal-Mart if you thin them down. Check e-bay for the airbrush. That is where I got mine and paid $35 for an $80 brush. If you think of more questions and want answers quick try the hard baits section. Those guys really know their stuff when it comes to painting.