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B.C.
Im getting mine off the net at http://dixieart.com/ ,there are 147 colors in the auto air line they got them all(we dont have a local dealer here) the candys are pretty cool on multi color backs but look best sprayed over the alum. base coat,the alum. base coat is series 4100

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[the-bass-catcher]

I never realized that is what caused the spitting of the paint, but that does make sense...thanks Skeeter. VMAXX, thanks for the link, I'll definately check it out

[xllund]

Great tip BC, thanks for sharing that. I may have to give that a try soon.

I have been using the chameleon paints for about a month now. I am by far and away no expert, but so far I like them a lot. Make sure though that you dry them before coating!! Trust me on this, thats why I have a heat gun next to the spray booth.

Attached is a pic (not great, but it should give you an idea) of a musky bait I am working on using Createx Auto Air Chameleon paint.

Have a safe and happy New Years celebration all!

[xllund]

Ok, one more try for the attachment. Sorry about that folks.

[COLOR ME FISHIN]

Awsome color for an Illinois guy. I can say that cause I live in Burbank,IL.
All the Musky guys I know just want, black, then some black, then finish it off with some.....black!!!!!

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xllund,
I do the same only with a heat lamp createx says that heat is req. on the auto-air paints it causes the binder in the paint to adhere to whatever you've shot on but I've done without the heat also and it seemed fine as long as you gave it enough time for the moisture to evaporate from the paint.

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[the-bass-catcher]

That is a very nice paint job xllund. What type of rig is the lure in? As for drying, I hang my lure under a desk lamp, which gives off a little heat, while I'm changing out colors with my brush. I believe this seems to keep the running under control. I've never put any heat on any of the auto colors...I never knew you are supposed to! I'm no expert, I just like sharing little pointers that may save others from the frustration of airbrushing lures...it's really frustrating stuff sometimes, but very rewarding when a vision becomes reality. I've had my share of trouble with createx scratching off to the white basecoat before I can get around to clearcoating the bait. Is there anything I can do to keep the paint from scratching off so easily? Even when I use netting, it sometimes scratches the paints under it. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the great responses!

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B.C. (check your pm's)
To keep the paint on your either gonna have to let it dry until all the moisture is out or heat it somehow, the heat gun will work,If I get in a hurry(when I do I get some real crappy lookin bait) I can paint one start to finish all at once by heating each coat(base,color,back,belly,etc..) once I've heated it I've never scratched the paint off(barring just out right trying to scratch it) I also use a heat lamp but it is a little slower, when using the heat gun keep it moving don't hold in one spot and a little goes a long way,Don't toast it !

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