fongster Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Is there something I can use to quickly color the bare lead of some jigheads? Something fast like a marker or fingernail polish or maybe there are small jars of epoxy paint? I'm not too concern with aesthetics, just so it's not shiny lead. I know markers aren't worm-proof (I prefer something worm-proof), is fingernail polish? I mostly need black, brown and maybe olive green--any dull, dead color is probably fine. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Try the pro tec powder paint ....Heat up the jig and dip in the powder Pretty simple stuff ps - The fish in Dana Pt. like HOT PINK..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdestroyer Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Barlows Tackle Shop: Browsing Epoxy Powder Paint - Regular Colors Here is a link to the powder paint. This stuff is extremely fast and has many colors to choose from. Heat with a torch or lighter for about 10 seconds and dip. You are suppose to cure it by baking it for 15-25 minutes. You can skip that process and just let them cool, but they will chip over time without curing. Edited March 17, 2009 by pigdestroyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Is there something I can use to quickly color the bare lead of some jigheads? Something fast like a marker or fingernail polish or maybe there are small jars of epoxy paint? I'm not too concern with aesthetics, just so it's not shiny lead. I know markers aren't worm-proof (I prefer something worm-proof), is fingernail polish? I mostly need black, brown and maybe olive green--any dull, dead color is probably fine. Thanks. If you are looking fast and easy go with nail polish. You can put a coat of nail polish on and have a jig done in minutes, let dry 15 minutes and go fishing. Drawback, is I don't know if they have flat colors. I haven't used nail polish in over 6 years. Powder paint is excellent, but at $6/ 2 oz. you will be already spending $30 for 5 colors, and then you have to rack it and bake it to get good adhesion. Just my worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeves Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 I will echo what Cadman just said. The nail polish is probably your best bet. It is cheap enough and can fit in your tackle box to be able to do quick touch-ups on the water if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fongster Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Cool--thanks for the affirm on the nail polish. I have jigs with weedguards in so the powderpaint would have been an issue. I wonder if I can find black in the goth section of the nail polish aisle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george12182 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I've heard the most durable brand is supposed to be sally hansens hard as nails. $2 bucks a jar at walmart. I really don't have any personal experience using it for whole jigs. I've used it to paint eyes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Grump Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 3 "chain stores" sell Sally Hansons in my area - Shopko, Walmart, and Target. Target by far has the largest assortment of Sally Hanson's colors.... Smile nicely at the nice clerk lady when she looks at you funny as you place all those jars on the counter for her to ring up... UG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prfishin Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 (edited) How about spray paint. The price of a can can start at about $1.50 per can. With many colors to choose from. If you want it to be more durable just give 2 coats and finish off with a clear coat. You can even buy glitter at your local walmart and after the second coat of the color spray paint. Sprinkle some sparkle on the jig while the paint is still wet. Then finish off with the clear coat. One can of spray paint can paint at least 50 jigs. Plus you can look much cooler going to the hardware to get your spray paint then going to the nail section and filling the handbasket with nail polish. Edited March 21, 2009 by prfishin typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 To keep from having to re-do them when they chip I'd get black testor's paint give them a really good coat and then use clear epoxy over the top . Fatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
