Mad Moose Baits Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Can you stir fine glitter in Solarez and then use it? Just curious.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I don't see why not...have not done it but I bet it would work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 You might want to try some highlight used in soft plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarLakeMusky Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I used silver glitter and it worked fine. The glitter starts to settle to the bottom after awhile so you have to stir it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 I would try mixing the glitter into some clear moisture cure urethane and applying it first. Once its dry, you can coat with Solarez. That way, you don't mess up a bunch of Solarez experimenting. Even the flake in boat paint schemes has a clear over it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Mark is right..I mix my glitter with a little polyacrilic and brush it on..Then top coat...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I mix it with Createx clear coat brush on heat set then clear with what ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I concur with bobv and Mark. I shoot some createx clear, then sprinkle glitter over top. I then heat set, and dip into my solarez. Glitter stays in place just fine! I normally don't apply glitter to the entire bait either though. I would be concerned with solarez having a chemical reaction with the glitter if left in mixture for too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Moose Baits Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thanks all, I will post my results when I try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 The main reason I won't add glitter to the Solarez is that I don't want anything to potentially weaken my top coat. While it's an extra step to add a glitter coat first, I still think it's a better way to go than adding it to the Solarez top coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 That is a good point Mark. Adding anything to polyester resin will weaken it both sticking ability and strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Depending on the amount of flake, I'd also be concerned with light not reaching all of the solarez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 It's been my experience that if you want a smooth surface after applying glitter your going to need to apply at least one more layer, and maybe more, to cover the flake. Makes no difference whether you mix it with something and brush it on, spray it on or sprinkle it into a layer that's already been applied to the lure. I will admit I have limited experience with the different sizes of flake, but if it's much bigger than the pearls in pearl paint then it's going to stick above the layer it's applied with. You just need to take this into account when making a decision as to when, and how, your going to apply the flake. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Nail polish with glitter in it seems to lay down better for me. Maybe it's the heavier body of the polish, I don't know exactly, but it works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Mark, I tried putting glitter on with clear nail polish last year on some lures! But I noticed it really turned brown after a couple months. Have you had this happen to your lures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I find that the cheaper nail polish yellows over time, the Sally Hansen not so much. I'm guessing it's not designed for long outdoor exposure, but more like for hours under fluorescent lights in an office. I know my daughters change their polish long before it gets a chance to yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
