Was going to paint my own unpainted lead heads and I have some apple barrel paint that I was going to use on them. Wondering if this would work alright and I also was going to try to go to walmart and get a clear epoxy as a topcoat for a more durable finish and protect the paint. Thoughts? Opinions? Comments? Thanks.
If ya clearcoat it should be alright. A small jar of powdercoat would do the trick too
Or also you can try Pro-Tec powder paint. I just started pouring and painting buy own lead heads myself. So far I'm very impressed with the powder paint. Really easy to apply.....Just make sure you don't heat up your unpainted jig to much before dipping it into the paint.
I use nail polish. cheap,dries fast and it's tough
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<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by AJH »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I use nail polish. cheap,dries fast and it's tough
Great idea and cheap. Do I have to heat up the lead head before I paint? Do I dip it in the paint or brush it on? Sorry if these are dumb questions I have no idea what I am doing!
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by mowigglewart »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
Great idea and cheap. Do I have to heat up the lead head before I paint? Do I dip it in the paint or brush it on? Sorry if these are dumb questions I have no idea what I am doing!
I would be interested in hearing the answer to those questions too. I have thought about painting my own lead heads but not sure what would work best.
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I paint all my own bullet weights with the screw lock. I use my wife's old nail polish she doesn't use anymore......then I get some of that (can't believe I am going to say this.......) Sally Henson tough nails top coat.
I have mixed colors and come up with some real sweet colors too. I like using a deep blue base coat (1 - 2 coats) then a light green top coat, then clear coat about 5 times...........
Be sure to let them dry really good before each coat.
I put them on toothpicks, then stick the toothpics in a piece of styrofoam.........works awesome!
Plus it gives me something to do during the winter.
On a side note - if you buy the screw lock bullet weights painted - they'll run you about $4 for 4.........or the unpainted are $1.50 for the same quantity.
I like the fact I can paint whatever colors I like, mix and match paint to come up with various paint schemes..........I also do this for the stand up jig heads too.
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<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by MasterCASTER! »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">(can't believe I am going to say this.......) </td></tr></table>
I can
You know you've got problems when you ask to go to the store with your wife to pick out nail polish..........
I've got quite an extensive collection too.
On a serious note though - one neat thing is they all have their own brushes, so unlike other paint - you don't have to keep cleaning them, just screw the lid back on.
Also - you do not have to heat the lead up first........just paint.
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<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by MasterCASTER! »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I paint all my own bullet weights with the screw lock. I use my wife's old nail polish she doesn't use anymore......then I get some of that (can't believe I am going to say this.......) Sally Henson tough nails top coat. </td></tr></table>
Yep, the Sally Hanson stuff is much tougher than other brands. Also, once you paint them you can bake them (350 degrees for 15 minutes). It's not as tough as powder paint, but the baking helps toughen the paint.
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I've actually made supports that hang from the register vent in my workshop - and hang the styro from them......and let the heat from the furnace dry them. Works pretty good.
Wife hates when i'm 'painting' though........whole house starts to smell like nail polish.
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<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Jeff Hahn »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
Yep, the Sally Hanson stuff is much tougher than other brands. Also, once you paint them you can bake them (350 degrees for 15 minutes). It's not as tough as powder paint, but the baking helps toughen the paint.</td></tr></table>
Is that before or after the top coat?
Thanks a bunch fellas. As usual you guys give great advice and info.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by mowigglewart »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
Is that before or after the top coat?
Thanks a bunch fellas. As usual you guys give great advice and info.</td></tr></table>
I use the Sally Hanson without a top coat. Tougher than other brands of nail polish...but not as tough as powder paint. I tried using epoxy to coat my jigheads, but had mixed results. Yes, it worked, but it was not permanent and would chip off when fishing rocks. In my opinion, the hassle of applying the epoxy, letting it dry, etc. was not worth the minimal benefit. Now, if I don't use powder paint, I use the nail polish, bake it on, and then periodically touch up any places that have chipped off.
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<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by senko89 »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Or also you can try Pro-Tec powder paint. I just started pouring and painting buy own lead heads myself. So far I'm very impressed with the powder paint. Really easy to apply.....Just make sure you don't heat up your unpainted jig to much before dipping it into the paint.
^ This +1
The protec is very easy.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by mowigglewart »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
Great idea and cheap. Do I have to heat up the lead head before I paint? Do I dip it in the paint or brush it on? Sorry if these are dumb questions I have no idea what I am doing!
just use it right out of the bottle with the brush
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powder coating is the way to go. Don't be intimidated by this if you've never tried it. All you need is a blow dryer or heat gun and the powder paint. Basically, it's like talcum powder. Hold the jig by the hook with a pair of needle nose pliers, heat it up for 15 - 20 seconds and dip it into the powder and swirl it around. Pull it out, apply a little more heat till it smooths out and your done. You can bake them at low temps to make a more durable finish.
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<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Jeff Hahn »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
Yep, the Sally Hanson stuff is much tougher than other brands. Also, once you paint them you can bake them (350 degrees for 15 minutes). It's not as tough as powder paint, but the baking helps toughen the paint.</td></tr></table>
It is winter for sure!!!! We have now regressed to comparing finger nail polish on a fishing / bass boat site...
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<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by SSNCHIEF »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">powder coating is the way to go. Don't be intimidated by this if you've never tried it. All you need is a blow dryer or heat gun and the powder paint. Basically, it's like talcum powder. Hold the jig by the hook with a pair of needle nose pliers, heat it up for 15 - 20 seconds and dip it into the powder and swirl it around. Pull it out, apply a little more heat till it smooths out and your done. You can bake them at low temps to make a more durable finish.
On the protec method, what happens with the line tie? Does it get powder coated or do you cover it up? If it gets powder coated, do you have to clear the hole out or does it stay good?
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