Sudd Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 I use lifetime lacquer paint. Sometimes my baits have tiny bubbles pop up on them. Anyone know what's causing this and how to solve it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretcher66 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 a number of things can cause bubbles, to much air pressure, do you run a water trap in the line from your compressor? moisture under the paint, humidity. these are just the basic ones to start with. are you using a reducer with your paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudd Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 18 minutes ago, stretcher66 said: a number of things can cause bubbles, to much air pressure, do you run a water trap in the line from your compressor? moisture under the paint, humidity. these are just the basic ones to start with. are you using a reducer with your paint? Yes I do have a water trap. No reducer as the paint is already very thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretcher66 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 http://www.woodfinishsupply.com/LacTroubleShoot.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 I'll throw this out there. Are you painting wood or plastic blanks? If wood, the wood could be gasing off. This doesn't sound like that, but I was thinking about what it could be. If you sealed the wood properly this problem would be worst most likely. Trust me I know. I bought some fresh cut wood (didn't know) and this happened. If plastic, are you cleaning the blank thoroughly? Im thinking contamination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudd Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 2 hours ago, SW Lures said: I'll throw this out there. Are you painting wood or plastic blanks? If wood, the wood could be gasing off. This doesn't sound like that, but I was thinking about what it could be. If you sealed the wood properly this problem would be worst most likely. Trust me I know. I bought some fresh cut wood (didn't know) and this happened. If plastic, are you cleaning the blank thoroughly? Im thinking contamination. It's urethane foam sealed with a primer. All of them does not do it, that's why I've been thinking I either get to heavy with my coats and or I have my pressure to high. I did one and one side was perfect while the other side had 5 or so little bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) That's interesting, I paint from 5-25 lbs. Thick primer coates I shoot at about 25-30 and thats with a .30. I do paint with .20 that I thin down some paints to shoot through this but the pressure stay about the same. I still wonder if the resin is still gassing off. I haven't ever worked with it so I can't say. I believe I have seen a thread about this not too long ago that you can search for. Maybe someone can chime in that knows more about this issue. Good luck! Edited September 28, 2017 by SW Lures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Not sure what brand of resin you are using, but I doubt it is off gassing unless you are painting within a few hours of the pour. I lean toward the too much pressure or contamination theories. The fact that one side had it and one did not on that stated lure really supports that. Additionally, I seldom paint with lacquer because it is totally unforgiving of oily hands or excessive moisture in the air. Still, if you get the conditions correct so the lacquer goes on good, the finish is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
