trick trout Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 i am trying to achive the matte effect like on some of the lucky craft baits or otherwise any bait that has a matte finish... i am looking for a clear coat that when sparyed and dried it has a matte effect...if possible... just wonder if anybody here has had any experience or has tested some out? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlystreamer Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Hi there Andrew I'll tell you this but you can't let anyone else know I told you about it. If you were to purchase this product, keep it on the back of your tying table where it won't be seen. :oops: I'm not really sure if they make the matte finish, but my Wife thinks they do. From here on your on you're own. Sally Hansen No Chip Acrylic top coat nail polish, it's pretty good stuff and good to use on a bait or two if you just are making them for yourself. Hard to use for a production run. Wall-mart caries that brand and you can check to see if they carry the matte finish in clear. Good luck and remember, you didn't hear it from me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripper Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Do you use the nail polish as a sealer and finisher or do you use something else with it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlystreamer Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 I use clear lacquer as sealer and to finish the head on all of my work. As far as the bodies go, I've tried it a few times and it seems to seal up the paint pretty good in some applications. Just depends on you the user I guess. It dries "hard as nails" like they say, You probably could use it as a thread sealer, but it would be slow and cumbersome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 The directions on Envirotex, tells how to achieve a Satin finish, but I never bothered to read how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick trout Posted May 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 thanks deadlystreamer i will probably look for some of that stuff sounds pretty cool... and husky thanks for the info on the envirotex but the bad thing is i threw away the box and instructions with it but i am running out so i will soon need some more... thanks alot for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Trout, Plasicgrip (the stuff you dip your tool handles in) use to make a spray on clear version of the stuff.I'd found it at Coast to Coast stores.That stuff gave you a clear matt rubber finish that was tough as nails...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick trout Posted May 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 alright cool... thanks nathan ill look for some of that stuff and try it out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
