OsageJoe Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 For my base coat i'm using a createx opaque, or an apple barrel white. Is it going to hurt to spray a thicker first coat that basically covers the entire bait and let it drip a little? I put a picture of one where I did a real thin coat, where I would have to do 3 or 4 to get it completely white VS just one heavier coat. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barr5150 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thick coats of paint seem to cause problems down the road. Especially depending on the topcoat you use. It's hard to get thick layers of paint to dry thoroughly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thick coats of paint seem to cause problems down the road. Especially depending on the topcoat you use. It's hard to get thick layers of paint to dry thoroughly. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I spray multiple color base coats but I do it with a particular paint - Polytranspar Superhide White. It's an acrylic with additives that cause it to dry much quicker than normal airbrush paint and it has lots of pigment to cover quickly. It dries to a hard smooth surface in a few seconds under a hair dryer and I've never had a problem with later finish coats. Apple Barrel white also has lots of pigment and works well but it has a more "pebbly" surface when dry due to its larger paint particles. I dry the paint thoroughly with a hair dryer between shots (15-45 seconds) and have never had an issue with either paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetheplumber Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Superhide White is what I use also. No problems other than the fact that Mckenzie Taxidermy burnt my hide on the shipping cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silo1688 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I use Kilz Original. It's a rattle can sealer and primer you can get a Home Depot. Holds acrylic really well and allows the topcoat to hold great (I use ACC). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunkist Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Dip into bohning lure lac base white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thick coats of paint seem to cause problems down the road. Especially depending on the topcoat you use. It's hard to get thick layers of paint to dry thoroughly. X3, I use several light coats of trans white createx and heat set between coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass kid Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Where do you get the Polytranspar Superhide White?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunkist Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Mckenzie Taxidermy in Granite Quarry NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 If you go to taxidermy.net, it is a "gateway" to various taxidermy suppliers including Mckenzie. That's where I get mine 'cause it's only a few miles down the road from me, but I'm sure there are other sources out there on the internet somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsageJoe Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Great responses. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickman Baits Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 I use Createx sealer white & heat set with hair dryer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
