I have ben playing around with painting cranks for a little while. An air brush is a must an you can get realy cheap one's for around $60 or sow .the paint createx runs about $3 for 2/oz it will go a long way.i use c.s coteing's for a top coat. it's cald seal coat vary easy stuff and water base'd non toxic . check out there web site c.s coating's. good luck