Repainting lures

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teacher
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Repainting lures

#1 Post by teacher »

What type of paint/coating is best for re-painting (plastic) lures. I have a few lures that are in good condition but have lost a fair bit of paint.
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rapalajoe
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#2 Post by rapalajoe »

Hi Teacher....
I am not really familiar with lure repainting.....but i knows a lot of people done the recondition,modification and repainting their lure....most of them that i know using airbrush....for my lure making i only use rattle can paint spray(cant afford the air brush yet).....air brush will make the job more neat and clean....less hassle.....a detail painting can be done easily....

Try do a search here:
[url]http://www.tackleunderground.com/index.php[/url]

I notice other than lure maker....theres a lots of guys that only do painting and recondition of lure for personal use and comercially....lots of tips too on lure painting......cheeerrrrssss.....
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#3 Post by alexthefisherman »

with wooden baits im making i use car spray poaints and then coat them in epoxy resin.

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