If I wanted, or wanted someone to paint a clear "previously unpainted" hard plastic bait, like a 1.5 squarebill or 110 jerk bait, should the surface of those baits be roughed up first? Or will it be fine just as it is out of the mold?
If I wanted, or wanted someone to paint a clear "previously unpainted" hard plastic bait, like a 1.5 squarebill or 110 jerk bait, should the surface of those baits be roughed up first? Or will it be fine just as it is out of the mold?
Layton Strong
Nitro State Team
I normally wash my baits with soap and water and test to see if they leak. If the bait is smooth without scales and texture I will scuff it with a green scotch brite pad then wipe it down with denatured alcohol.
Ive forgotten to scuff some a few times and didnt notice a difference, but I do it anyways. I will always clean them and use the denatured alcohol to make sure they are degreased though. I have found more
than my share of baits that leaked.
2002 BassCat Cougar
I've done alot of KVD clear 1.5 & 2.5 crankbaits....clean them with alcohol first and shoot it with a good primer for plastics (Krylon makes a good one)...I don't scuff it up at all...before primer.
Scuff with a Scotchbrite as said. Any scratch marks will disappear and be crystal clear after clear coat.
Shoot it straight out of the mold
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