Professional Lure Preparation for a Great Paint Job

[@perrytwinsoutdoor]

Thanks for the info on the dawn dish soap , I use it and alcohol to wipe baits down and made a difference

[@glenfishnsleep8061]

Very nice, I just learned a lot. Wondering how I was going to paint my lead jigs.

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Glad I could help!

[@PENFOLD1962]

Some really good information, hints and tips. Thank you👍😷👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Glad it was helpful!

[@outdoorswithgavin5072]

Can you do a vid on how to paint that lure color that’s in the thumb nail nice vid

[@jholl7339]

Thanks for sharing! Never heard of Gesso. I've shot guitars and motorcycles, and found that Binz Primer/Sealer, found at Lowes and Home Depot, worked great as a foundation. It's shellac based, and everything seems to stick well to it, plus it comes in an aerosol can. Duplicolor Adhesion Promotr also works well, and dries clear.

[@mycomachiavelli9970]

Thanks for the video brother! Just gave about 35 cranks and poppers a bath in warm water and dawn. About to start shooting em' with my Iwata and my Badger. Cheers dude!

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Thanks for watching. Hope the process works well for you.

[@weslycarter1326]

Great video. I’ve recently had some problems with my baits chipping and I’m going to give this a try.

[@pmm422]

Great video nice when people share their process. FIY your white acrylic paint is pronounced Jesso

[@travisgorman517]

Chris will gesso good to use with createx paints as well

[@markgeorge9965]

Great video

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Thanks!

[@mark9328]

What lure bodies were you using in the demonstration video and where can they be purchased? I am more interested in the diving baits vs the top water poppers. Thanks and I enjoyed the video!

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

There is a large selection on ebay that are direct from the manufacturers in China. Great baits, low prices, and they arrive in about a week with free shipping.

[@aljacobson9525]

Chris, what a delight to find someone doing similar fly tying lure building, painting etc. In MN, lots of warm water fishing. Gesso is a great tip. Researched it some...see that have sandable gesso. Looks great for cork bass bugs. Have you used sandable gesso? Also have you use gesso as a primer sealer for vinyl painted jigs?

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

I have not tried the sandable, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. I use regular on lead jigs that I am going to paint, so it should work under vinyl.

[@rickyricardofishing3109]

Hello there, will this acrylic base coat work with a water based paint on top? Just want to make sure because I use all water based paints for my lures

[@mycomachiavelli9970]

It will, I use waterbased acrylics over all different kinds of primers, they'll adhere just fine. Happy painting, tight lines! 🤘🏼

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Anything noted as acrylic is water based. Yes, they will work perfectly together

[@FishingWithAlex]

Do you put any type of clear coat over them after color paint?

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

That is the million dollar question on the bait painting group sites. A lot of painters use Alumilite products. I am a fan of Component Systems Seal Coat. It is a water based polyurethane product that doesn't smell or need a thinner cleanup.

[@FishingWithAlex]

@@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852 I ordered kbs diamond after doing some research. I hope it works!

[@llanda1968]

friend that brand is that white gesso that you use and where you can buy online.

[@castorcreekcustoms9722]

I’m not seeing the video where you make the acrylic reducer

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpa0cnqrh8t0pck

[@tedparker2164]

Acetone will really clean them too! :-)

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Acetone can also weaken the plastic joints and make the plastic gummy if left on for too long. Not recommended.

[@lannabulls]

Thanks for sharing, could you please provide a link to the mini gun? Did you ever use gesso on resin, epoxy-poliuretanic lures?Thanks

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

www.harborfreight.com/quick-change-airbrush-kit-93506.html

[@lannabulls]

Thanks so much for your help and kindness. The mini-gun practically is a "fead bottom airbrush" that can spry more dense paint than traditional airbrush, am I right? Thanks

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

@@lannabulls Yes. It has a bigger capacity and larger nozzle that most air brushes have so it can spray more dense paints, and also paints with additives like glitter or mica powder.

[@lannabulls]

Thanks so much Chris!Unfortunately I can't buy it, I'm living in Thailand, that website doesn't ship here, only USA and a few other countries. I look after this mini-gun in eBay, Amazon, they ship here however I can't find it, thanks anyway, you're help is really appreciated!

[@auggiebarboza5873]

What's up with car paint and air brush???

[@geh3505]

Do you clean your lead jigs before you prime with the gesso ?

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Give them a bath in warm water and Dawn liquid dish washing soap to get and oils off before coating with Gesso.

[@brucehamlin5733]

What brand of Gesso are you using?

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Liquitex brand

[@brucehamlin5733]

Do you have any idea what the thread size is on the HF hose?

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

I don't understand the question?

[@brucehamlin5733]

​@@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852 Threads at airbrush inlet.

[@brucehamlin5733]

Luckily I had an adapter on had and it's the same as a badger. You can use a badger quick connect.

[@williamstorey5024]

Did u order those from jannsnetcraft?

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

No, I go right to the source and get them from China.

[@rockdoggiedog]

Alcohol isn't a de greaser. It evaporates fast, and it might work? who knows? Go give it a try.

[@andreymarar204]

Добрый день. В какую цену у вас заготовки.

[@JD-hu8tg]

You spend as much time prepping as I do painting. Scuff it, tape it and wipe it down with alcohol and a microfiber cloth.