How to clear coat a custom-painted fishing lure using KBS Clear Diamond Finish

[@brucepechtel7791]

My wife just bought me a blank lure with the foil sheets, eyes and hooks. This will be my first try at this and your video has been a tremendous help! It was very informative and easy to understand. And love the helpful tips! Thank you for the time and effort in putting this video together. I’ll let you know what the results are! Thanks again!

[@340wbymag]

I have been dipping my lures in KBS clear diamond finish and could not be happier. I have never had a problem with it. The results have been wonderful every time.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Thanks for watching

[@terrencechrisman4894]

I can get bubbles sumtimes, just today for aome reason i went to check onna few i had clearing overnight and there was a HUGE bubble on the back of it, still a great clearcoat tho

[@djradrs199]

Just got started this week...so videos are poppin up about things i need to know ... thanks for sharing your Juice Box Of how to Info 👊

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Thanks for watching Dan. Hope you enjoy the hobby 👍

[@Drewski2023]

Your dog(s) are awesome! Thanks for a great informative vid

[@AugustusMcCrae930]

Thanks for the vid and info. Going to try this on some saltwater lures (for trout and reds). I'm interested to see how it holds up to teeth.

[@miguelmorenoaranda5973]

Fantastico justo lo que llevaba buscando años👌👏👏un barniz por inmersion para mi hobby fabricarme todos los señuelos con los que pesco.Yo ultimamente utilizo barniz de coches pero el barniz y el disolvente tienen un olor muy desagradable que huele a 500m de distancia y mi esposa no lo soporta 😅intentare conseguirlo vivo en Malaga (España)como podria pedir este barniz? Muchísimas gracias Maestro por sus enseñanzas ya que nadie quiere mostrar estos secretos y no entiendo por que'.Saludos desde Malaga (Costa del Sol)

[@MetalSlugzMaster]

Yikes! Your KBS yellowed. Time to get a new batch. I love this stuff. It coats practically anything, with a thickness between a two-part resin and a polyurethane right out of the can. It's finicky with storage and skinning, as you mentioned, but moreover it has different curing time based on current humidity levels. I can't imagine it working well in parts of Arizona or Nevada.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Thanks for checking out our channel MetalSlugz

[@KnifemakerMike]

I wanted to see you use the spray.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I mentioned I was shipping these lures to Oklahoma, what I meant to say was I'll be shipping them to a buddy in New Mexico..... thank you subscribers and new viewers supporting BSLP.

[@billclements8777]

Watched your video, great info. I wanted to share an idea with you for storing your KBR in Mason jars. You can use a vacuum sealer and get all the air out. I'm adding a link to the device, I use it on my stuff to include food items. My KBR is over 2 years old and it's as good as the first use. LOVE MOMENT Electric Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit for Wide Mouth and Regular Mouth Mason Jars

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Thanks for sharing, Bill

[@rascaligan8122]

Great stuff haven't opened mine yet as I've been unsure how to store it! Do you stir it weekly too? Or does the vacuum sealer keep it from skinning over?

[@billclements8777]

I tested mine several times, ive got one jar that I used everyday for about 2 weeks, then sealed and left for 3 months. When I opened it, it was just like the first day out of the can. No skin, perfect condition.

[@rascaligan8122]

@@billclements8777 Great thanks for the response! I'm going to try ordering a vacuum sealer to do that.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Do you leave the drip wire on the bait the whole time? That is, do you leave it till it's set? or take it off after say an hr. 4 hrs so on?

[@danram69]

nice pit tat , great work

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Thanks for watching.

[@mikerobert6899]

How do I put flakes on the bait. What I’m trying to do it make them sparkly with out a pearl paint. Do I need a flake gun. What I tried was an epoxy but doesn’t look good. So I’m hoping you can help me

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

You can put some KBS clear diamond finish in a medicine cup and add flakes,glitter, then brush on. Flex Coat has a great lure epoxy gel coat kit that comes with a type of mica crystal that has a really nice flash. For metalic and pearl paints, I use a 0.5mm airbrush. Thanks for watching

[@trout_spankn_dominoeacosta6914]

Would it work wi5h spoons. As well??? Also. Can u keep it in the original can it comes in without putting the plastic wrap over it

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

You can keep the KBS clear diamond finish in the can, but you have to be careful you don't glue down the lid with the KBS. I recommend the Mason jar method.

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

great tutorial

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@Justgolden]

Great video

[@glennmcleod4751]

I know this was about the KBS ..but those are 3 BEAUTIFUL LURES...

[@ufukakman3081]

Thank you super video 😊

[@brianlogan9686]

Awesomeness!! Thank you!

[@CrucesNomad1]

Where did you get your paint racks at, I need those for sure. I did not know this about KBS so now I will start stirring weekly.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I made the paint racks and the booth

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Thanks for watching. I have a new KBS video uploaded

[@johnburton8601]

Man your a great painter f'real those look awesome

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

😁👍 thanks for checking out the channel

[@adamkane9410]

No need to put the lures on the rotisserie for curing ? I’m always battling the 2 part epoxy. I’m definitely going to try this , thank you .

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

No turner needed for KBS, just the drip wire. I also use a q-tip dipped in alcohol to help roll off the drip. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@Korean_Jesus]

Does the yellow effect the out come? I found my old kbs but having second thoughts cause its yellow like yours

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

A slighty yellow KBS won't be noticeable on a white lure. Just test it out on a white plastic spoon. If the KBS seems thick and stringy, it's time for some new KBS. Thanks for watching Korean_Jesus

[@lynnkjjones7066]

I"ve always found it difficult to not touch a blank, primed or not. Would using latex gloves prevent the issue with oil from your hand contaminating the KBS? Thanks......a well done video.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Yes, gloves would help prevent oil transfer.

[@paoayanglerstv8638]

Did you use waterbased acrylic paints or lacquer based acrylics on the lures before clear coating it with KBS? Thanks

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Yes, createx wicked water based acrylics

[@HCBCHEMISTRY]

Hi, i had a question, what is the active ingredient? Is it ca?

[@TommyGunz327]

Ever try to put the can of KBS into a vacuum chamber to remove the bubbles? I’m wondering if this would mess up the rest of the can.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I'm sure that would work as long as the lid is off. But if your are careful not to introduce to many bubbles you shouldn't need to use a vac chamber. A small amount of bubbles usually dissappear. Check out my new KBS video and thanks for watching T-guns

[@mikekurtz627]

why is the KBS so yellowed in the jar? thought it was suppose to be water clear

[@derekwyble2132]

How do you keep your clear coat so thin. I do what y’all do but my KBS still starts to get thick before I can use it all .

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I only do what I show in the video. If it's getting thick, air is getting in. I only use zip lock bags to cover my jar. Cling wrap ends up with to many folds and crevas's where air could seep into the jar.

[@derekwyble2132]

@@BlindSymmetryLurePainting Thanks so much for your your response. You do amazing work !! Thanks again for your time! Derek Wyble

[@quadse7en]

what do you clean it up with? water, alcohol, acetone, ect??

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I wash the lure in Dawn dish detergent, then alcohol. Thanks for watching.

[@artsenka]

Hello! I find KBC Clear Diamond Finish is thick, which thiner do you suggest, please?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I only recommend "KBS #1 THINNER" thanks for watching

[@artsenka]

@@BlindSymmetryLurePainting Thank you!

[@wilnerriascos8413]

Saludos, el loquido transparente que compo ente es

[@bqoutdoors2334]

Is there a clear coat you can spray on with a airbrush or paint gun?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I've seen Jeff @ "Green Country Customs" spray on a product called "Tamco" using an airbrush. Tamco . is a 2k automotive clear coat. Check out his video about Tamco for a better understanding. I've been using a product by FLEX COAT called "lure epoxy gel coat" I made a video about it. Thank you for checking out our channel.

[@jordanblankenship7456]

Was the kbs ready to go out of can or did you have to add a hardener? Thanks

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Hi Jordan, the KBS diamond finish is ready to go out of can.

[@AnxiousBaits]

This stuff was awesome. Then no matter what I did. Micro bubbles everywhere.

[@real2real191]

is this an epoxy resin product ? thanks

[@landone01]

Do you just hang your baits to dry once dipped?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Yes

[@waterdoglures1352]

Were you able to pour a whole quart of KBS into one mason jar? If not, were you able to store the remaining KBS? Thanks. Good video!

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Yes. The mason jars I have are 32oz

[@waterdoglures1352]

@@BlindSymmetryLurePainting Thanks, it looked smaller than the quart can in the video. I just purchased some KBS. I was waiting to fish some pickles for the glass jar but I think I’ll get a mason jar and store it your way. Thanks again. Appreciate your videos. Also meant to tell you those three lures you dipped looked great too! 🙂

[@waterdoglures1352]

“finish” not “fish”

[@fishingwithhoffman7365]

I been dipping lures in kbs and everytime i get stuff on my bills. I don't know if it is bubbles or residue of some type. But i hate it. And i always use alcohol to clean my bills first and still get this residue look

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I wish I knew how to help but, 'm not sure why your having that issue. I haven't had that experience. If I do experience it, I will let you know what I think may be the problem. Sorry I couldn't help.

[@fishingwithhoffman7365]

@@BlindSymmetryLurePainting okay. Well how do you prep the bills then? I just wipe them clean with alcohol. Thats it.

[@mbtackleandfishing]

Do the baits get hook rash while fishing? We've been looking into a new clear coat and dipping the baits to prevent hook rash on the belly of the lures.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Compared to a store bought lure, the KBS holds up much better but, they can still hook rash. I store only 2 lures in a slot, inside a Plano box at a time to minimize hook rash. Thank for checking out our channel.

[@twitcherz_fishing]

Do you have issues when trying to put on the split rings? This has been my single biggest battle with KBS diamond coat.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Sometimes, if I skip the step at 14:29 in the video. And sometimes I'll spin a toothpick in hook hangers about 2-4 min after dipping. Thanks for checking out the channel

[@calishot6505]

How does the spray kbs works?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Good afternoon Marcus15, I haven't used the spray on KBS yet. My buddy has used it and he loved it. When I test it out I'll be sure to check back with you and let you know what I think of it. Thanks for checking out the channel 👍

[@zampul3726]

Sir, have a nice day. what is in the jar is it Epoxy ?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

KBS DIAMOND CLEAR FINISH

[@michaelross5674]

Heat like a torch or lighter will get bubbles out

[@idahofishgamer3560]

Can you just shake it?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

No, I mention why you can't shake it in the video. I've been using a different product called flex coat lure epoxy gel coat, check out my video about it, it's all a great product.

[@Cttruckn]

why not use a vacuum food saver

[@J.WannaFish]

How'd the spray version work for you? I wanted to try it out on bigger swimbaits that I can't dip.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Actually just finished painting a little-S swimbait will be using the KBS spray in a few minutes on it. I'll let it cure and test it in the water in a couple days and get back to you... 😁👍

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Finished spraying the KBS rattle can, it sprayed and layed down nicely, will test its durability in a couple of days.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

After letting the swimbait dry overnight, it appears less shiny than the lures I dip

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Tested the swimbait coated in KBS spray clear and got caught a 2+ lb pickerel and got a few scratches but, considering how sharp the teeth are, it's a given that they'll destroy any clear coat. KBs spray will definitely hold up pretty well 👍👍👍

[@J.WannaFish]

@@BlindSymmetryLurePainting How many coats did you spray on it? I'm reading upwards up to 5-6 coats.

[@AlkatraxxStudio]

👍🏽

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

👍👍

[@stevewalls5070]

Use a heat gun to pop the bubbles

[@ianbowie8121]

Just use a sharp hook to open the eyes .

[@geoffsaunderson5766]

Dipping looks so much more hassle and messing about than just brushing

[@antongoatlord6860]

Put hair around it n u’ll find it

[@marksouthern9713]

Just tried to get some in the uk. 80$ a pint!☹