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Hey all

has anyone tried airbrushing soft swimbaits?
i would liek to change a few of my line thrus, wondering if any one has done this or has any tips about prepping, paints etc
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no ones had a go at it then? :scratch: :shrug:
i can find plenty on painting hard baits but so much on soft baits :scratch:
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You need specialist paint mate. We get ours from Europe and its not cheap. It's solvent based as well so not one to spray indoors without a respirator and extraction. We have a complete seperate room in the workshop for pouring plastic and painting.

Never tried going over an existing lure, will have a go and ket you know. It can be tricky the best of times.

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Ratty46 wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 13:04 -
no ones had a go at it then? :scratch: :shrug:
i can find plenty on painting hard baits but so much on soft baits :scratch:
You need soft plastic specific paints or it won't adhere to the plastic. Createx, Wicked etc. just won't work.

There are a few options, such as Spike-It's Lureworks range, CAB Coatings and Bright Baits. I've only used the first one and even then only the water based version. The solvent based would be better if you can get any, because it won't need a sealing dip in clear plastisol after painting.
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Lukemilnes wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 14:05 -
You need specialist paint mate. We get ours from Europe and its not cheap. It's solvent based as well so not one to spray indoors without a respirator and extraction. We have a complete seperate room in the workshop for pouring plastic and painting.

Never tried going over an existing lure, will have a go and ket you know. It can be tricky the best of times.

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awesome, i did actually have a go anyway :bounce: :roll:
i painted a line thru with Vallejo Game Air, seems to have stuck pretty well? its dry not sticky?
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Steve Dennington wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 14:07 -
Ratty46 wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 13:04 -
no ones had a go at it then? :scratch: :shrug:
i can find plenty on painting hard baits but so much on soft baits :scratch:
You need soft plastic specific paints or it won't adhere to the plastic. Createx, Wicked etc. just won't work.

There are a few options, such as Spike-It's Lureworks range, CAB Coatings and Bright Baits. I've only used the first one and even then only the water based version. The solvent based would be better if you can get any, because it won't need a sealing dip in clear plastisol after painting.
thanks for the recommends dude, someone else (lureblanks) suggested dipping in clear plastisol, i looked this up and can only find plastisol to pour lures?
dod i have to 'cook' some to make it clear then dip?
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Ratty46 wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 16:07 -
Steve Dennington wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 14:07 -
Ratty46 wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 13:04 -
no ones had a go at it then? :scratch: :shrug:
i can find plenty on painting hard baits but so much on soft baits :scratch:
You need soft plastic specific paints or it won't adhere to the plastic. Createx, Wicked etc. just won't work.

There are a few options, such as Spike-It's Lureworks range, CAB Coatings and Bright Baits. I've only used the first one and even then only the water based version. The solvent based would be better if you can get any, because it won't need a sealing dip in clear plastisol after painting.
thanks for the recommends dude, someone else (lureblanks) suggested dipping in clear plastisol, i looked this up and can only find plastisol to pour lures?
dod i have to 'cook' some to make it clear then dip?
Yep, same stuff.
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Ratty46 wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 16:06 -
Lukemilnes wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 14:05 -
You need specialist paint mate. We get ours from Europe and its not cheap. It's solvent based as well so not one to spray indoors without a respirator and extraction. We have a complete seperate room in the workshop for pouring plastic and painting.

Never tried going over an existing lure, will have a go and ket you know. It can be tricky the best of times.

Luke
awesome, i did actually have a go anyway :bounce: :roll:
i painted a line thru with Vallejo Game Air, seems to have stuck pretty well? its dry not sticky?
The issues arise when the lure bends, flexes and stretches. I doubt that the Vallejo will deal with that very well, but as you've now painted one with it, please let us know :thumbs:
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Steve Dennington wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 17:11 -
Ratty46 wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 16:07 -
Steve Dennington wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 14:07 -
Ratty46 wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 13:04 -
no ones had a go at it then? :scratch: :shrug:
i can find plenty on painting hard baits but so much on soft baits :scratch:
You need soft plastic specific paints or it won't adhere to the plastic. Createx, Wicked etc. just won't work.

There are a few options, such as Spike-It's Lureworks range, CAB Coatings and Bright Baits. I've only used the first one and even then only the water based version. The solvent based would be better if you can get any, because it won't need a sealing dip in clear plastisol after painting.
thanks for the recommends dude, someone else (lureblanks) suggested dipping in clear plastisol, i looked this up and can only find plastisol to pour lures?
dod i have to 'cook' some to make it clear then dip?
Yep, same stuff.
Ah, that makes sense now! ta
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Steve Dennington wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 17:14 -
Ratty46 wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 16:06 -
Lukemilnes wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 14:05 -
You need specialist paint mate. We get ours from Europe and its not cheap. It's solvent based as well so not one to spray indoors without a respirator and extraction. We have a complete seperate room in the workshop for pouring plastic and painting.

Never tried going over an existing lure, will have a go and ket you know. It can be tricky the best of times.

Luke
awesome, i did actually have a go anyway :bounce: :roll:
i painted a line thru with Vallejo Game Air, seems to have stuck pretty well? its dry not sticky?
The issues arise when the lure bends, flexes and stretches. I doubt that the Vallejo will deal with that very well, but as you've now painted one with it, please let us know :thumbs:
haha yeh im a impatient git! lol will do, if it does what i want it to do, and brings the one i want :bounce: , ill be happy to retire it :thumbs:
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Ratty46 wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 16:06 -
Lukemilnes wrote: Mon Nov 22 2021 14:05 -
You need specialist paint mate. We get ours from Europe and its not cheap. It's solvent based as well so not one to spray indoors without a respirator and extraction. We have a complete seperate room in the workshop for pouring plastic and painting.

Never tried going over an existing lure, will have a go and ket you know. It can be tricky the best of times.

Luke
awesome, i did actually have a go anyway :bounce: :roll:
i painted a line thru with Vallejo Game Air, seems to have stuck pretty well? its dry not sticky?
The solvent has a top coat to 'seal' it. Won't go into how it works on here but it's took a while for us to perfect the paint and techniques to get it right.

The dipping method will work to a certain extent. The problem will be getting a bond between the lure and the new plastisol with acrilic paint inbetween but it should work for what you're trying. Again be careful where you cook it up though, it's nasty stuff. I wouldn't use the family microwave 😂😂
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