I just buy the paint by the pound and forget about it. Unless I you are making lures resale, a pound of paint lasts a LONG time. I have gotten away from any liquid / spray clear coat and use strictly powder. 100% better and no drying time. When cured correctly I can drop a 6 oz trolling bait from chest level to concrete and it will dent the lure and not break the paint. Pretty impressive stuff.
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