Paints?

[Bassfisherman94]

I recently found a Mann's Baby 1- that has a lot of paint knicked off of it and needs a new paint job. Wondering what kind of paints I can use that will stay on the lure fairly well and are pretty cheap? Thanks!

[BobP]

Qboy, it would be great if we could go to Wally World, pick up a can of cheap spray paint, shoot it on a crankbait and expect it to perform like a factory finish. But that's not gonna happen. If you want a crankbait repaint to look good and last, you have to remove any oxidized or chipped paint, paint the crankbait, then coat it with a very durable topcoat. That doesn't seem to be what you're looking for, so it's hard to recommend a quick fix. The reality is a Baby 1- is cheap enough that the cost of materials to repaint one cost more than a new bait. So unless you want to get into crankbait repainting as a hobby, I say use the lure "as is".

[NateFollmer]

Listen to Bob, he knows his stuff!

If you want a cheap fix that won't last very long, you can hand paint it with those craft paints. Dip or paint on a clear coat then... I doubt it would last more than 5 or so fish, so don't expect it to be a permanent fix, but it is fun!

[Grey Wolf]

The fish doesn't care if it's chipped , it would be a lot more sensible just to use it the way it is.