Calihunt13 Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I did a search and noticed that a lot of you seal and cover your eyes with an epoxy. Has anyone tried a clear powder paint over adhesive eyes? What were the results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george12182 Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Never tried, I am pretty sure that the heat needed to powder paint would melt the eyes though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Clear coat over eyes will work but ... you have to watch and not get to hot or bake to long. JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calihunt13 Posted April 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Thanks for the input...... Im thinking about using clear coat powder paint w/ glitter over an unpainted lead shad head with adhesive eyes. Do you think the clear w/ glitter over the raw lead would give me a good shimmer. Getting ready to place an order.......I'm going to experiment, but thought I would get some feedback before I spend all of my (the wifes) money!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Let us know how it turns out. JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks for the input...... Im thinking about using clear coat powder paint w/ glitter over an unpainted lead shad head with adhesive eyes.Do you think the clear w/ glitter over the raw lead would give me a good shimmer. Getting ready to place an order.......I'm going to experiment, but thought I would get some feedback before I spend all of my (the wifes) money!! If you are just going to clearcoat over raw lead, then why not put on your eyes, and then mix your glitter with D2T. It comes out beautiful. If your jigs are new and shiney, that is about as close to chrome as you are goingto get, unless you chome plate it. PM me your e-mail, and I'll show you some pics if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldlargent Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 If you are just going to clearcoat over raw lead, then why not put on your eyes, and then mix your glitter with D2T. It comes out beautiful. If your jigs are new and shiney, that is about as close to chrome as you are goingto get, unless you chome plate it. PM me your e-mail, and I'll show you some pics if you are interested. Do you just put the D2T over the adheasive eyes? or thin it with_____?and cover the entire jig? I have been using the Pro Tec Clear in a fluid bed to cover the adheasive eyes with moderate success. However I am looking for something that is a little easier on the adheasive eyes. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Do you just put the D2T over the adheasive eyes? or thin it with_____?and cover the entire jig? I have been using the Pro Tec Clear in a fluid bed to cover the adheasive eyes with moderate success. However I am looking for something that is a little easier on the adheasive eyes.Thanks The only time I use D2T(Devcon 2 Ton) 30 minute, is when I use 3d or 2d eyes, or when requested by one of my customers. I stick the eye on, and then clearcoat the entire jig. Stand the jig up on end head pointing up, let dry. I do not thin D2T. I don't use any other clear, so I can't say. I personally would not put a jig in an oven with eyes on, to bake the finish coat. I'm not saying it can't be done. But in order to cure any powder correctly, it has to be about 350 degrees and in for about 15 minutes give or take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
