G-Dawg Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 What do you use to glue eyes on Jigs after powder paint cure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hot glue gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hot glue gun. I clearcoat the whole jig with D2T(DEVCON 2 TON) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 (edited) Hot glue gun. Jig Man, I am very curious about this as I've tried this and it has not worked for me. Would you rather discuss this via PM as to not hijack this thread? Edited December 6, 2010 by cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hot glue gun. I would like to see a discussion on this as well Thanx JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 What do you use to glue eyes on Jigs after powder paint cure? The eyes I use have their own adhesive and I coat over them with a topcoat. Devcon works, spray clear works, but the easiest thing to use is Sally Hansens hard as nails fingernail polish. Just apply enough to where it coat the eye and fills the eye cavity. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 He did not ask if it were pretty or worked really well. He just asked what we use. I use a hot glue gun. It is kind of crappy looking and doesn't always work, but then again I don't sell my jigs and those itty bitty brained fish don't care what they look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Thanx J Man JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headstails Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 What do you use to glue eyes on Jigs after powder paint cure? Hey G-Dawg, I would have to agree with not using the Hot Glue. Strings, smears, and just flat out doesn't stick. My suggestion is to start with the expensive WTP eyes. The imported ones don't stick( always buy USA). I use a small seringe with some head cement. Its thin to not make a mess, it eats into the powder to hold strong, and it dries quick. After that I clear the whole lure. I do this on all jigs and spinnerbaits that require eyes. After 20 yrs and roughly 2,000,000 lures annually....we have done just a little bit of trial and error.lol I have attached a link to our site so that you can take a look at some good photos of spinnerbaits with eyes. http://shop.htlureco.com/Painted-Spinnerbait-Heads_c118.htm Hope this helps.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Dawg Posted December 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Thanks for all the replys. Jigman for one thing why would I use something that would not look good, and would not work right. Thanks for the input from all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 I use the "craft glue" that is sold at Wal Mart, and probably other outlets as well. I put just the smallest dab on the back of eyes, and it looks good (dries clear) and holds well. I've used if for both the flat eyes and 3-D eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterjay Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 FWIW - I use GOOP to glue molded eyes on saltwater flies and it does a great job. GOOP will stick to virtually anything and it's very durable - the trick is using a tiny dab on a needle or a toothpick. To apply the eyes, I wrap the tip of a wooden skewer or coffee stirrer with double sided tape, use it to pick up the eye on the convex side, carefully apply the GOOP, then press the eye firmly into place, carefully rolling the applicator off the eye. Saltwater flies take a terrific pounding on rocks, etc., but the GOOP works better than anything I've ever tried. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work equally well on jigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timturr Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 I use super glue gel made by titebond. Put the smallest drop possible on the jig and then stick on eye and press it in. I use a piece of wire to press with. Also a good tip is to wear latex gloves. Super glue fumes really bad and will turn any finger print white. I wear gloves when handling my jigs from the time they come out of the oven until the eyes and weedguard are glued into place. Then give the jigs plenty of time to dry completely before storage. The gel super glue takes some time to dry. Hope this helps, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 I use Devcon Duco Cement: Duco Cement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streloc78 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I have tried to use Super Glue and Head Cement, just to get eyes on to the powder painted surface. Super Glue work just fine, but Head Cement turned glued area in yellow for some reason. I am covering my spinner baits and will cover jig in a layer of Envirotex. The reason for that, is after one trip all my powder painted spinners and jigs are "destroyed" by hitting underwater the rocks. Other wise use epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
