northsea Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Hi all, Would like to add a red tail to a few shads etc I have. Any suggestions on type of paint I could use that will adhere and stretch and stay on as long as possible? Absolutely any suggestions greatly appreciated indeed. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 The easiest way for what you want to do is to use dipping dyes. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 The easiest way for what you want to do is to use dipping dyes. www.novalures.com ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsea Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Thanks so much for the reply! Dipping dyes? Sorry but you are talking to a complete novice here. Do you by any chance have a link to such a product that will be suitable to soft baits? I assume this stuff stretches with the bait? I'm based in the UK so may struggle to source this stuff here so may need to rely on a supplier your way to ship which is often interesting how much some charge. Thanks very much again for the support. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred27 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I like to use J J's Magic http://www.jjsmagic.com/products.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsea Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Ah I see the sort of thing you are meaning now. I'm afraid I don't like to use anything scented on my lures. Is there a type of paint that I can simply brush on to tails and add a bit of detail etc? I assume shop bought lures would need to be treated/cleaned in some way for the paint to adhere as much as possible? Many thanks again for the support. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBaits Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I didn't think all dipping dyes were scented. Did you google them? Also, Lurecraft sells paint for soft plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Spike It makes it with and without scent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJS Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Yeah, "Spike It" is about as good as it gets. I've used it for the past 2 years. The end result is as good as the factory made red tails on plastics. There's no faster way to color a tail. It's permanent and will not rub off. However, I'm not sure if it will bleed to other colors while in a bag. Also, do not spill it on anything good, like plastic boat seat covers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Yeah, "Spike It" is about as good as it gets. I've used it for the past 2 years. The end result is as good as the factory made red tails on plastics. There's no faster way to color a tail. It's permanent and will not rub off. However, I'm not sure if it will bleed to other colors while in a bag. Also, do not spill it on anything good, like plastic boat seat covers!!! Spike It colors will bleed onto other plastics, at least the chartruese dip. I started using their pens, and they are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsea Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks guys for the comments. I've sourced out some spike-it and hoping the company will be kind with the shipping charges as I'd really like to try it out. Don't suppose any of you are coming to the UK in the near future? LOL Now does the shop bought lure need to be treated in some way before application? Many thanks again Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 You can use plain old soap and water. Most packaged baits will have at the very least vegetable oil on them . That does three things . Makes them slick so they package easier, makes them seem livelier when squished in the package and gives them a little extra shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrano Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks guys for the comments. I've sourced out some spike-it and hoping the company will be kind with the shipping charges as I'd really like to try it out. Don't suppose any of you are coming to the UK in the near future? LOL Now does the shop bought lure need to be treated in some way before application? Many thanks again Chris Send me a pm with your contact details, as I have a bunch of Spike it spray and dip. I am sending a parcel to the UK in the next week or so and you can buy the dyes from the retailer i am shipping to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsea Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Send me a pm with your contact details, as I have a bunch of Spike it spray and dip. I am sending a parcel to the UK in the next week or so and you can buy the dyes from the retailer i am shipping to. Thanks so much for this Cyrano PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Send me a pm with your contact details, as I have a bunch of Spike it spray and dip. I am sending a parcel to the UK in the next week or so and you can buy the dyes from the retailer i am shipping to. Wow the power of the internet nice going there Cyrano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrano Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Chris, I am sorry to say that I can’t send you the dyes, because I just found out it is illegal to send this product via USPS mail and I don’t fancy the chances of getting caught and slapped with a huge fine. I really wish I could help out another TU member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
