Elken Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I have been working on improving my power paint techiniques, trying to always get a smooth shiny surface on my jigheads. Now I have a couple of the local pros fishing the FLW Western Series asking for a matte finish on their jigheads; they want a more subtle presentation for pressured bass. I have tried a couple different things, but what I ended up using is Krylon Matte Crystal Clear finish after the jigheads are cured. It looks okay and they are happy with it, but I haven't had a chance to test for durability yet. Anyone out there doing this differently or have a better idea? I tried scuffing them up with sandpaper before the cure oven, but it is time consuming and they still gloss up during cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I use a matte clear coat powder paint. It works really well for me. Made by Tiger Dry-lac powder paints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elken Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks Cadman; that looks promising. What part # are you using? I looked around on their website and I think I found the right stuff: part ID# 16/00030. Did you buy straight from them or a distributer? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I bought it from a distributor. I had to buy a 60 lb box. That's the only way you'll get any decent pricing. Sorry to say, unless you want to pay $6.00 for 2 oz. PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elken Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 PM replied to. I definitely don't need 60 lbs. A pound or two would probably last me for quite a while. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsinyard Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 If you are looking for a matte finish in black, the black powder from herbie's will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 That's funny Elken. I've had a couple of guys ask for the same thing. I had some matte black but ran out. If you find a source for the matte clear in less than 60lbs, I'd like to have a half pound or even a pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elken Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Black would be nice, but I need to be able to do other colors too: green pumpkin, brown, watermelon, white, maybe red or purple... The Krylon spray works, but I am definitely going to try the clear matte powder coat that Cadman recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Yes sir, that's what they are asking for. Black, brown watermelon and green pumpkin. If you are able to find a source for less than 60lbs. I'd be interested if you don't mind passing the info along. I wouldn't make a dent in 60 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Yes sir, that's what they are asking for. Black, brown watermelon and green pumpkin. If you are able to find a source for less than 60lbs. I'd be interested if you don't mind passing the info along.I wouldn't make a dent in 60 lbs Yes I do have the clear matte, yes I do have a little over 60 lbs. PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big-D Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 caswell plating has PP in matte finishes. Caswell Inc. - Standard Powder Coating Colors They are also pretty reasonable on price and will bend over backwards to help you achieve a color goal. They know PP! Big-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbuster313 Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 does a matte finish really look matte in water . i would think it would look gloss? Does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 does a matte finish really look matte in water . i would think it would look gloss? Does anyone know? I asked several of the guys that buy my matte finish, and they swear by it on certain days. I myself have mixed opinions. I did some testing at home, and this is what I've found. I topcoated some jigs with my matte finish, and put them in the bathtub. From the top they looked glossy. Then I took a another jig, and sanded the gloss off lightly and then topcoated with matte powder. I stuck this jig in the water. From the top it looked glossy also. Next I stuck my head in the water. Both jigs in the water did'nt seem that much diffferent, although the finish seemed softer. Knowhere nearly as much as they were when they were dry. So my consensus, IMHO, is to try it, it can't hurt. My testing was done in clear bathtub water, and I don't have a fish eyesight. If it catches fish for some people, who am I to argue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelinman Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I was in Harbor Freight a few days ago and stumpled across Matte Black Powder Paint sold there. 16 ounces for about $6.00. I have tried it a few times and it seems to coat alot heavier than the other powder paints I have, but for the price it seems worth experimenting with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elken Posted April 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Harbour Freight's website has the matte black listed for $3.99; they also have white, red and yellow powder coating, but they aren't matte finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
