Any thoughts on airbrushing soft swimbaits with Spike-It Dye?

[motomania]

I have some soft plastic swimbaits I was looking to add some color too. I was thinking about just shooting some Spike-It dye through the ole airbrush to get the job done.
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I would guess as long as I cleaned out the brush well afterwards, there shouldn't be any problems?
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Anyone ever try this?
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Anyone foresee any problems doing this?

[mercury97]

You should be able to shoot it......not sure about how much air press. to use

[motomania]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by mercury97 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">You should be able to shoot it......not sure about how much air press. to use</td></tr></table>
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I was thinking the same thing Cliff. I figured as thin as it was, it ought to shoot well, I'll have to fiddle with the pressure a bit to get a feel of it. And as long as I promptly cleaned out the gun afterward, I should be fine.
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I'll probably use my cheaper gun though, just to be safe.

[senkoman]

I think what you will find is that overtime they will bleed and the die won't be only where you put it. I have done something similar before and when they sit in the pack for a long time, the dye just keeps absorbing and spreading.

Keep us posted. The air brush might be able to spray a thin enough coat to alter the color some without absorbing too much. Sure would make some interesting laminates real quick!

[motomania]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by senkoman &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I think what you will find is that overtime they will bleed and the die won't be only where you put it. I have done something similar before and when they sit in the pack for a long time, the dye just keeps absorbing and spreading.

Keep us posted. The air brush might be able to spray a thin enough coat to alter the color some without absorbing too much. Sure would make some interesting laminates real quick!</td></tr></table>
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Yah, after doing some more digging; it looks like the ole Spike-It dye may not be the best approach. I may just try the soft plastic paint that lurecraft sells. It's not real pricey for just the few colors I need.