kickingfrog Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) I picked up some wooden baits at a discount. I'd like to try painting some of them myself, without investing in an airbrush etc. Questions: Should I take the original paint off first? Any particular type of paint? Should I put a lacquer finish on? Any other tips for a newb? Thanks for the help. Edited September 12, 2010 by kickingfrog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Just clear coat 'em with Deet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 What kind of baits (brand) are they Rob? You can apply water based paints to oil based but not the other way around. The best thing to do is to strip them, re-seal them, then if you're not going to be using an airbrush, buy the colours you need in rattle cans. Some guys get really good at that. Anything goes...you can use netting for scales, you can foil coat them...it's a lot of fun when you get into it. Once they're painted to your satisfaction, finish them off with a clearcoat. Lots of brands out there. I'm presently using a product called "Vitra-Laque". It's a 2 part mix and dries to a glass finish. Give me a shout if you need a few answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Just a heads up, i can't say about the other OFC'ers cause i don't know them well enough yet, but i've seen Roys workshop and his handmade wooden lures, and he is real good. He would be a great resource for any questions you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Roy is correct I would scuff them up with a gray scotchbright pad then a high pigment cover paint such as Kilz. Paint what ever you want on them using Rattle can or brush then a clear seal. You will soon have a craving to airbrush and my advise is to get a 2 stage brush the first time instead of the cheaper single stage because you will just upgrade in a short time. Enjoy it is a great way to whittle down the winter months. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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