stumpyfd Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 This is a 2 part question. 1. Is brushing on vinyl paint as effective as dipping? 2. Is there other painting options for lead head jigs or spinnerbaits besides powder coating or vinyl? will acrylic paints work on lead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 I will answer question 2, since I've only used vinyl paint several times when I first started, and I got a really bad headache. With all the jigs I do vinyl is not an option for me. I then used fingernail polish, and that is limited to colors. Yes you can paint them with acrylic paints, like Testors, or you can spray paint them. You will have to clearcot them because the paint will not hold up like powder paint. As you can see I'm a strong advocate of powder paint. it's easy, it doesn't smell, the powder lasts forever(if kept closed), and other than air brushing, which gives phenominal results over powder painting, you just can't beat powder painting for the money. JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redear Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 vinyl paint is tough, has great colors, but has a short shelf life. powder is real convenient but can be tricky if you are just heating with a propane torch and swishing in the jar. so I started dipping my crappie jigs in tamiya acrylic and the glossy colors are great and pretty tough, I use their clear over top of the color. but the jars are real small about 1 oz. It uses their special thinner, but can be cleaned up with water if it hasn't dried yet. the clear green, and blue are awsome also their light green is chartruese if you asked me. great stuff for crappie jigs but if you are doing bass jigs then powder is probly the way to go, I just don't like the way it can increase the diameter of the head if your not careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlurepainter Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 air brushing, which gives phenominal results over powder painting, What kind of paint do you use on top of powder paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 What kind of paint do you use on top of powder paint? You can use Createx, which I know will work, but you have to put a clearcoat on after it dries. The only reason I would air brush powder painted jigs, is to get detail I can't get with powder paint. That would be like stripes, fine lines, fancy graphics, or any kind of stencil work for fins etc. There isn't much I can't do with powder paint other than what I've just mentioned. So I stick with powder paint on all my jigs. My jigs come out excellent, and I don't want to add another process, to take up more time. It just makes it easier for me anyway. Others here may chime in and give you more detail on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 (edited) Ok I'll try and answer both parts as I've used both. 1. I tried vinyl and feel it's better to brush it on over dipping, you can but it always seems a fight not to get a ball of it on the tip of the jig as it hangs to dry, plus on some of the colors you really need to use a white base coat then you need to clear coat it with something that isn't affected by plastics. 2. Yes you can use acrylic paints on jigs and spinnerbaits but you're still gonna need a clear coat IMO just helps them look better. I use Testors paint and with the lighter colors I always put a flat white base coat, I can sit in my chair watching TV and paint a whole bunch of them and it dries quick. Then I put my color coat on and usually I put two coats of the color. I give it a day to dry then I use a two part epoxy mix I buy from Janns Netcraft. It is a Part A/PartB and I mix only what I think I'll use. I've gone to alot of powder as it is really quicker, heat dip bake done doesn't get any simpler. As Cad said vinyl is very strong smelling and it too gave me a headache. Fatman Edited November 10, 2008 by Fatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zib Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 You can use Createx, which I know will work, but you have to put a clearcoat on after it dries. The only reason I would air brush powder painted jigs, is to get detail I can't get with powder paint. That would be like stripes, fine lines, fancy graphics, or any kind of stencil work for fins etc. There isn't much I can't do with powder paint other than what I've just mentioned. So I stick with powder paint on all my jigs. My jigs come out excellent, and I don't want to add another process, to take up more time. It just makes it easier for me anyway. Others here may chime in and give you more detail on it. Cadman, Is there a special type of air brush that you have to use for powder paint? If so, where's the best place to buy it from? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Zib, There is a spray gun for powder paint. I use them all the time and get some great results. Especially nice for painting spinner baits, buzz baits and other large baits that don't fit in a fluid bed. Here is a link to the one I use. Barlows Tackle Shop: Browsing Powder Paint Spray Gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Cadman,Is there a special type of air brush that you have to use for powder paint? If so, where's the best place to buy it from? Thanks You can not use any air brush. Check out the link above that basseducer posted, for an airbrush for powder paint. The air brush I was speaking about was one that shoots liquid paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
