Jig head paint...
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Jig head paint...
Anyone on here that makes jigs and paints their own heads this question is for you. If you weren't using a powder coat what would you use? I'm looking for brands and application methods. Thanks!
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Re: Jig head paint...
If I were not using powder paint...
I'd probably use my standard airbrush paint (Createx) and a Devcon clear coat.
I'd probably use my standard airbrush paint (Createx) and a Devcon clear coat.
Re: Jig head paint...
An airbrush and good paint. Probably overkill but even kingfish find it tough to chip my jig heads.
Re: Jig head paint...
I've used the vinyl paint for certain applications.
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Re: Jig head paint...
Any specific brand? I've been making a number of jigs over this winter and recently got to test a few out. the paint was applied properly but it peeled right off the jighead in an hour. im going to make some adjustments and try with some others. Also i called the company and they said this wasn't something that normally happened....DUZBASS wrote:I've used the vinyl paint for certain applications.
Any thoughts on this?
Re: Jig head paint...
this is the type i have used.
http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/csi-vinyl- ... 80500.aspx
you need to let the paint cure for at least 24hrs, better if longer.
http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/csi-vinyl- ... 80500.aspx
you need to let the paint cure for at least 24hrs, better if longer.
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Re: Jig head paint...
That's the same kind I've been using and like i said I was extremely happy with how the application process and finished product looked but it didn't hold up. Next time I'm going to take some somewhat heavy grit sandpaper to the jighead really quick and then wipe it down with some alcohol to get rid of any oils or dust left over. I hope this solves the issue as I really do like the product if it stays on the jighead.DUZBASS wrote:this is the type i have used.
http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/csi-vinyl- ... 80500.aspx
you need to let the paint cure for at least 24hrs, better if longer.
Re: Jig head paint...
those are all good ideas, I have had very few issues with that paint, so maybe you got a bad bottle? Make sure you mix it really well too and wait at least 15 minutes between coats. Good luck!
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Re: Jig head paint...
I'll be doing my next batch in a couple months whenever I get home for the summer from college. I'll try some of these ideas and post back. Thanks
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Re: Jig head paint...
One thing you need to do with vinyl is make sure you are in a well ventilated area, I use to use vinyl for jigs until I discovered powder paint back in 2003, if it wasn't for that I may have quit making tackle as the vinyl paint was giving me some real nasty headaches that you couldn't get rid of with Tylenol. Be careful.
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Re: Jig head paint...
I've heard that and i do make sure i'm in a well ventilated area, thanks for the heads up thoughsmalljaw wrote:One thing you need to do with vinyl is make sure you are in a well ventilated area, I use to use vinyl for jigs until I discovered powder paint back in 2003, if it wasn't for that I may have quit making tackle as the vinyl paint was giving me some real nasty headaches that you couldn't get rid of with Tylenol. Be careful.