reelmn Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Friends, I airbrush nickel and brass blade baits using Createx paint. What brand/ kind of sealant is used to protect the paint from chipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I normally use Devcon 2 Ton epoxy. If brushing it on damages your paint job (I use Cretex AutoBorne which adheres to metal a LOT better) you can dip them in Seal Coat Lure and Jig finish but you will need to dap off the drip spot. I made a bait hanger with bead chain (like you would use on a light bulb in the basement) and hang the baits from a modified paper clip from one of the top holes in the bait. FYI, I use the double hooks (instead of trebles) with no split ring. With the hooks facing backward I get a LOT fewer snags and I don't see a big change in % of hookups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Epoxy is too thick and robs some action... I suggest you use KBS Diamond Clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelmn Posted February 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 I also use the double hook as opposed to treble and am completely satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Rustoleum clear spray. But you should paint the brass ones, the nickel ones will not hold your paint well. Scratch up the brass ones with some 240 grit and paint away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSpolarich Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, BBK said: Rustoleum clear spray. But you should paint the brass ones, the nickel ones will not hold your paint well. Scratch up the brass ones with some 240 grit and paint away. scuff the nickel ones with fine grit paper or fingernail sanding sponge. spray witha bonding primer and you will not have any problems getting airbrushed paint to adhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) I prefer these plastic Blades. I clear with Epoxy. 1/2 oz and 2" PM me about buying blanks. Edited February 13, 2019 by MonteSS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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