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| Tried searching but didn't find anything so.. As the title says what kind of paint is used for lures? What kind of coating to protect it? |
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Location: Moses Lake, WA | Water based acrylics are extensively used, but lacquers and polyurethanes also have some adherents. Epoxy is commonly used for the overcoats but like the paints there are many other options. |
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| I just use acrylics from like a craft store and they spray OK in my airbrush after being thinned down. Not sure if you're using an airbrush though. I believe two-part 30 minute epoxy has long been considered the best lure clear coat. |
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| Pretty much said it all already, acrylic paint is probably the most common. If you are new to airbrushing, I would buy a couple airbrush specific paints, so you don't add diluting/thinning paint down to the learning curve. Some of the more popular brands are Createx, Createx Wicked, Testors Aztek, Golden hi-flow... There are probably lots more. Most of those paints are pretty much ready to airbrush right out of the bottle.
As far as the clear coat? I love epoxy. I have used several different ones. I really like Amazing Clear Cast by Alumilite. Or envirotex. Lots of others use Devcon, or BSI 30min. TruCoat. There are lots of different epoxies that would work well. Epoxy type clear coats typically require you to turn the bait on something like a BBQ rotisserie to get an even finish.
There are other methods of clear coating as well, and each swears by their method. KBS - a moisture cured urethane I believe? Or UV cure products like Aluma-UV by alumilite. There are pro's and con's to each method I'm sure. |
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| Thanks for all the responses, ive never done it before and don't have any supplies for it so I was wondering how much of a PIA it was. It would definitely be nice a get a few painted exactly how you wanted and have them protected from the ugly hook rash that alot of mass produced baits get. I mean after all we buy it for how it looks not junkyard scraps lol maybe someday down the road I'll get some stuff and tinker.
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| A lure that is used a lot will almost always have hook rash. There is no silver bullet for a musky lure as far as protection. And if someone tells you there is, that means they don't fish enough with those lures lol. T'ing the hooks helps prevent hook rash. But crankbaits and other lures fish on rocks, or actually catching fish will eventually start getting beat up. Several layers of epoxy works so custom made lures can be better protected compared to mass produced lures, but they still wont last forever if you are fishing hard. The best lure I've every made now looks like it went though a wood chipper, and I love it. It has caught me many fish, and been banged off many rocks.
It is an amazing feeling tricking a trophy fish (or any fish for that matter) into bitting a lure that you have crafted! And like anything, getting a high quality paint job/clear coat takes some practice, but it can easily turn into an obsession.
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| Thanks for the info, its always a good feeling when you build or fix something and it works regardless of what it is. Just different with baits as you want them to get chewed ??. Does t'ing the hooks weaken them? I was also thinking of when you get new baits putting a coating on them before even tossing them in the water.
Thanks for all the responses I appreciate it!! |
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| Honestly, that's a real good question. I don't really sell baits, (maybe the odd one here and there), so most of my hooks I just leave. I've just heard of other baitmakers doing this. It may weaken them, so I'm not totally sure if it's worth it. |
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Location: Phoenixville, PA | There is no need for an airbrush if you do not want to use one. I use acrylics and paint by hand. It gives the baits a different look, but the fish eat them all the same.
If you go through the older posts of this forum, there is an extraordinary amount of information, not only on painting and clear coats, but on every aspect of building lures. Some very talented builders have been very gracious in their willingness to share their knowledge, and for that I am thankful. |
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