MidMO Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Just curious if anyone puts a topcoat (either epoxy or clear nail polish) over the powder paint on a jighead. I fish a lot of rocks and the powder paint eventually comes off (on jigs I buy or make). Just looking for something to make it stay a little longer. Any suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Termite Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I use Devcon 2 Ton epoxy (D2T) as recommended by Cadman. It works great. Are you hardening your powder paint after application? T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Termite, is right I'm a die hard Devcon 2 ton 30 minute (D2T) user. It is not bullet proof naturally. If you are fishing over a lot of rocks, it will help, but rocks are brutal on jigs, and nothing I've found so far is perfect. I'm in the process of trying e-tex. Once I get some time I will give it a shot and post my own thoughts on it. But D2T definitely helps, and it gives the paint on your jigs depth, and crystall clear shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee jigger Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 CS(Component Systems clearcoat,the water based isnt too bad either. If i airbrush jigs,i dont oven cure them,i use the CS. CS Coatings - Epoxy Top Coat Lure & Jig Paint The one on the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Termite Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 This is a jig I made using Cadman's techniques. As you can see the D2T gives a great finish and it is very hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippinfool Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Be sure to put your heads on a drying wheel with the 30 min devcon. I use it to cover over the eyes and thread after I'm done tying. It comes out awsome:yay: If you are using powder paint you can skip the baking process. I've never had the devcon come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akriverrat Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 i use clear gloss powder coating i got off ebay. i triple coat in the fluid bed after ten minutes of cure time on the color. they come out nice and shiny and are tough as heck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye4 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I have never really had a problem once I cure my jigs in the oven! I fish about 90% of the time around rocks and very rarely chip a jighead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akriverrat Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 the heavier the jig the more impact is going to mess with your finish. all the jigs i make at current time are 3 oz minimum so the more protection the better. i am looking at getting either a 7 and 9 oz butterfly jig mold or a 10,12, 16oz fish jig mold from collins customs next. a good tough clear coat will be mandantory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
