How to clear Coat Fishing Lures, Spraying KBS Clear Diamond Finish & KBS #1 Thinner

In this video I show how to clear coat fishing lures with KBS Clear Diamond Finish and KBS #1 thinner.
Upon my request, KBS coatings agreed to give me the products used in this video.
without KBS coatings supplying the products, this video wouldn't be possible.
Thank you KBS Coatings for sponsoring this video. You are greatly appreciated.
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[@woogieman02]

Winter is finally here and i can get back to painting. Can't wait to get some more done. Your videos are still great and always enjoy watching

[@TiffanyLillyMSN]

We can hear you with the respirator! Great video highlighted the KBS Clear Diamond Finish. I've been wanting to see a video how thus is done 😃

[@davidmiller2948]

I spray Thunderbird Epoxy with a Badger Anthem airbrush. I just pull the needle back a little bit. Works perfect.

[@johnfratarcangelo9220]

If the thinner is nonpolar like xylene or Naphtha the solvent..you could use it to prep lures with dust sediment build up. Since its nonpolar it will not dissolve the paint on the lure unless it's a oil based paint job but rather help prep the lure for a proper clear coat finish by removing dust/oil residue. Just verify with KBS that the thinner is nonpolar. Most delamination with clear coats are from improper adhesion between clear coat and paint, then paint to lure surface. Maybe a how to with kbs etching primer might be good. Great video man.

[@kaknballz]

Not sure if it's the same for your filter but my small booth uses the blue filters. After airbrushing a few items with KBS diamond clear I noticed the filter was VERY firm and almost "crunchy" to the touch. I still get some airflow through the filter but it's not nearly as much as when it was new. Keep an eye on those filters folks!!!

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Sounds like your filter is doing its job 👍 yes folk's keep an eye on those filters. Thanks for checking out the channel OSRF 🤜

[@carterscustomlures675]

That video was very informative thanks 4 sharing with us!!!!!!!

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Thanks Carter

[@monstercoatingsnyc]

My favorite new airbrush is my Grex Tritium TS. I have tips from 0.5-1.0 as well as the fan spray tip. Yes completely solvent resistant. A bit of an investment but finishes small parts every bit as well as my larger Iwata gun.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Awesome Laszlo, Iwata fan here lol. I use an HP-CS Blaster, HP-CS Eclipse, HP-CH Hi line, and just picked up the Iwata LPH-80. Thanks for watching

[@monstercoatingsnyc]

@@BlindSymmetryLurePainting I really wanted the NEO but it only was available gravity fed locally and when I needed it. I've got XXL hands and the traditional airbrush just does not work for me with ease. Honestly the Grex has been very good to me. Great videos! Thanks

[@kagenkrewellc23]

Great information .... thanks for sharing

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Thanks for watching and happy thanksgiving Gene

[@closcruz81]

Great video thanks 👍

[@c.w.6125]

Motors can have arching at anytime.

[@ianbowie8121]

I'd love to see what it looks like if you add Holographic fleck

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Me too

[@ianbowie8121]

@BlindSymmetryLurePainting I bet it would add a very eye catching effect for fish

[@rexjustis4287]

Thank you for the video very helpful. My question is what air pressure did you use? Thank you again.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I believe my pressure at the compressor is set between 35-40

[@UglyDogLures]

Very awesome bud

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Thanks Goose, I wanted to make this video for a long time. 🍻😁👍

[@UglyDogLures]

It was great I learned a lot about kbs

[@lucamicalicapparelli4825]

Hi, do you think it can't be sprayed with nozzles smaller than 0.5? I don't quite understand the dilution ratio, can you write it to me? Thank you

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I recommend 0.5 mm or larger. It probably won't spray through a 0.35mm airbrush. The KBS can be thinned 15-30 percent with the "KBS #1 Thinner" 9 drops of #1Thinner mixed w/ 30 drops of KBS clear diamond finish is a 30% mix ratio.... 15% ratio would be 4.5 drops of #1Thinner to 30 drops KBS. hope this helps and thanks for checking out the channel Luca

[@MrKiar1611]

Been looking for a good topcoat for ages, thanks a lot. However, may I ask how does it perform on Chrome or foil? I found most of topcoat will oxidize or make it dull due to the existence of thinner. Also, can it be applied to acrylic paint or it has to be lacquer paint?

[@dsberube]

Great video. Thumbs up! Do you believe the results are worth the extra efforts as opposed to dipping in KBS?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Thanks fDan, At first, it's seems like extra effort. Once ypu go through the process of mixing and spraying KBS a couple times, you'll find it's a little less effort. No more hanging, no more wires, no more babysitting, no more cleaning out hook hangers. The extra effort will be learning the new process. The end results are better than dipping because you'll end up with a cleaner looking lure, no bubbles, clean hook eyes. Thanks for checking out our channel.

[@michaelvanbuskirk8845]

Use lacquer thinner to clean your airbrush as it's far less expensive.

[@NeilLB7]

I am going to be coating a brand new bmx bike frame custom tig welded out of 4130 Chromoly. It’s totally rust free new tubing and I want to preserve the look. KBS is urging me to use the brush on application for this. Can you advise what it’s like to brush KBS Diamond clear straight out of the can? It’s it runny or thick? KBS also advised against me using their aerosol cans (sort of) because they said it would take 10-20 coats to equal 2 of the brush on. I’m an experienced painter…just not with KBS clear.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

It's only runny if you apply it to think. Since you're an experienced painter, you'll know what the KBS wants to do after the first few strokes. If possible, email me the before and after photos of your frame, I'd love to see it. Good luck, Neil [e-mail]

[@keithrenaud3380]

Do you only apply the one coat of clear? Or would 2 or 3 coats be better for toothy fish like northern pike or musky?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

One coat for me. A pickerel, pike, muskie will destroy any amount of clear coat. Thanks for watching

[@jeremycrosby8626]

Hows the durability of the kbs versus dipping it? Also how long did it take to fully cure?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

As durable as dipping. I'll never dip again. 4 hours to handle, 48 hours fully cure

[@Justicecustomlures]

Thanks for the video bro. I'm wanting to switch to kbs have you ever tried the kbs spray cans. I don't have the money to invest in another airbrush. I just got a badger 105 I don't know if it would work with kbs don't want to ruin it.

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Thanks Chubz. I've use the KBS clear diamond spray can outdoors. The spray can puts out a higher volume of product, too much for my booth to properly handle.

[@user-ii4wc3oy8n]

can you still drip dry on a drip wire?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

If you dip with wire, hang the lure. I use thinner to airbrush and wheel dry. Thanks for watching

[@magcolor]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Thank you. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@nathansmithoutdoors8348]

I’m just starting to get into lure painting and I’m having trouble getting my paint to come out light. I use an iwata revolution. I thin my paint down but it doesn’t last long in the brush. How can I be more efficient and use less paint?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

#1, use airbrush paint "not regular acrylic craft paint" #2 lower pressure #3, wipe off tip dry, tip dry can offset paint pattern or clog. #4 thoroughly clean your airbrush parts, needle, nozzle, needle cap, crown cap. Another thing the can cause your paint to not come out right is a split nozzle. Let me know if this helps. Tanks for asking and thanks for checking out our channel.

[@nathansmithoutdoors8348]

@@BlindSymmetryLurePainting I do use createx airbrush paint and you mean lower pressure on the compressor?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Yes lower pressure on compressor. IWta has the recommended pressure on their website for the different airbrush model. High pressure sprays a high volume of paint and bowl can empty quick. Also not all of the paints are the same viscosity/thickness, some may need more thinner added than others. Pearls and metalics work best in a 0.5mm airbrush.

[@Trying_for_a_Limit_Fishing]

what mask is that and what cartridge?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I believe it's a 3m 5000 series resporator with vapor/charcoal and particulate cartridge. Thanks for checking out the channel

[@northerngm6431]

I use automotive 2K clearcoat, half the price and 100% more durable than KBS

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I have wanted to use a 2k for a while. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks for checking out the channel.

[@northerngm6431]

@@BlindSymmetryLurePainting I just went to an automotive parts store and purchased a pint of it, I can force dry it with a heat gun and put 2 or 3 coats on pretty quickly.

[@jbird9062]

What is being used to hold these lures???

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Xacto knife handle / xacto blade vise

[@ryanvarner6520]

Why not just dip the baits?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

Why not just spray the baits ? 😃 Thanks for checking out the channel Ryan.

[@ryanvarner6520]

@@BlindSymmetryLurePainting .... I only have one airbrush and I'm a bit concerned about using it to spray KBS or other clear coatings. Have you tested the 16-oz spray cans on baits?

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

@ryanvarner6520 Yes. The spray can sprays at a high volume, so I recommend using the spray can outdoors. My booth can't handle the spray can, so I decided to try the airbrush.