Step 2: Clearcoat

[Stringjam]

My bigger airbrush arrived today, so I was able to start shooting some clear. I can't believe the difference! Completely changes the appearance of the lure (all the sparkle and color intensity really come out).

This is one light tack coat, followed by 3 heavy coats (Matrix MS-42).  This lure is going to be my test bait for durability.  It's going to see some rocks this weekend!  

[kbkindle]

hey man : outstanding paint job

[islandbass]

Yeah, clear coats tend to do that to colors. Can this matrix stuff be hand brushed on and how is its durability relative to say something like Etex or Dev Con?

BTW, I thought it looked good beforehand. That thing is too pretty to fish with now.  ;D Excellent job.

[bmadd]

It looks like a different bait. Those colors really do stand out. A lot of sparkle  8-)

[Stringjam]

Can this matrix stuff be hand brushed on and how is its durability relative to say something like Etex or Dev Con?

Since it is designed for very quick flash times (aka automotive use) it would be impossible to brush.

I suppose it might be possible to dip, but it would be very expensive with all the waste. Once you mix the clear with the catalyst, whatever you mix is "done for." In order to dip, you would need to mix up enough to fill up a container suitable for dipping lures, and once you're done dipping, or the level gets too low, the rest would have too be thrown out.

It also requires proper safety equipment (it's VERY toxic) which might not be worth it to a lot of folks. I spray lacquer for a living so I already have the expensive full-face respirators, gloves, etc...

In the end, I don't believe it is any more durable than the typical clears (Dick Nites, eTex, Devcon, etc...) - - - but I'm a very impatient man, and being able to apply a clear quickly with minimal fuss, no rotating, and extremely quick cure time was appealing to me.   ;D  The real test will be durability.....if it doesn't make the cut, I'll just have to switch to something else.  I'm hoping for the best.  

[Danny1991]

Now thats a  purty bait!!

[Thad]

Stringjam, what airbrush did you order? I bought a cheap, siphon feed, Paache to clear with and the clean up is not fun at all. I'm looking for something easier to clean.

Thad

[islandbass]

Thanks, String. Much appreciated.

[Stringjam]

Stringjam, what airbrush did you order? I bought a cheap, siphon feed, Paache to clear with and the clean up is not fun at all. I'm looking for something easier to clean.

Thad

I got an Iwata Revolution CR for shooting the clear. It has a 1/3 oz. cup and a .5mm tip.....big enough to shoot the clear, and also works great for shooting basecoats and flaky stuff that doesn't want to go through my .2mm Iwata HP-SB.

It's gravity feed, so cleanup is a breeze.      

BTW.....I got it at Chicago Airbrush Supply for about $70 with free shipping. Cheapest deal I've found.

[Fishwhittler]

That is one awesome bait. 8-)

[Thad]

I got an Iwata Revolution CR for shooting the clear. It has a 1/3 oz. cup and a .5mm tip.....big enough to shoot the clear, and also works great for shooting basecoats and flaky stuff that doesn't want to go through my .2mm Iwata HP-SB.

It's gravity feed, so cleanup is a breeze.      

BTW.....I got it at Chicago Airbrush Supply for about $70 with free shipping. Cheapest deal I've found.

Thanks, I'm going to have to check that out. I hate cleaning mine.

[.dsaavedra.]

sweet bait dude.

[cadman]

Stringjam,

    Very nice looking bait. 8-) 8-) Are those lacquer paints? If not would you mind sharing color sequences?

[Stringjam]

Stringjam,

Very nice looking bait. 8-) 8-) Are those lacquer paints? If not would you mind sharing color sequences?

Thanks!

They're actually urethane based.