Chuck Young Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I have tired that. When I finish my experiments, I will post some pics for comparison. So far I have done nail art powder brushed to the topcoat, over: 1)rustoleum metalic silver, 2)aluminum foil, 3)white 4) wicked silver. also I have mixed it with topcoat over; 1) painted lure 2) white blank 3) foiled and painted lure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 I've also used most of those of those methods above chuck, would be interesting to compare different methods results, but unfortunately not able to post pics here-only in gallery, due to 'attachments full' ...glider.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 I got some chrome heat transfer foil. Now I am trying to figure out a good way to apply it without a heat transfer machine. I bought teflon sheets, .31" silicone pad, and I have an iron. So far, this will not work. I have tried a few different adhesives in a soft foam press. This has led to some interesting effects. I have also tried vaccu-forming the foil over the lure with a heat gun after applying adhesive. Then putting it in a press till it cured. This has led to the best coverage. Adhesives used so far: 1) Elmers craft adhesive 2) Four drops Devcon 2 ton reduced with 2 drops Denatured alcohol. I also will purchase some 3m spray adhesive (probably 90, since it handles heat better and has the adjustable spray). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty's Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 amyl acetate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 19 hours ago, Salty's said: amyl acetate Wasn't he the original drummer with the Beatles? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Amyl acetate is a solvent. What does it do? Does it interact with the heat activated adhesive? How do you use it? Do you apply it to the foil or the lure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty's Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Amyl acetate is not a solvent. It's BANANA OIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty's Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 7 hours ago, mark poulson said: Wasn't he the original drummer with the Beatles? THE MONKEYS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 it smell like banana ,but banana have nothing to do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Tate Aldrich was the origional vocalist. Amyl was kicked from the band for making an aceTate. I still have no idea how to use Amyl acetate with heat transfer film. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 On 6/8/2018 at 8:42 PM, Anglinarcher said: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails clear is reported to work if you do not touch the surface with the brush. I have my doubts (LOL) but will test it some day. If you coated it that way, you would end up with a very thick coat - probably throwing the weight way off. I have abandoned this approach in favor of heat transfer foil and epoxy. Measurements before and after showed no difference in weight of a bait chromed this way. I have posted a tutorial, thread, and gallery pics. A disproportionate number of the pics show mistakes, which were part of the learning process. I made them so you won't have too. Even those with errors, they look better that a spray chromed lure would after just a few fish. The last 1/2 dozen lures done came out very well. I am now confident that most lures, if not all, can be chromed this way. The foil can be coated with e-tex, Devcon, and probably all the rest as well - with no loss of luster. I am sure many improvements can be made on this process. All I ask is that you share any improvements. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walshhog Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Great info guys. Glad I searched chrome on here, as I just had the same issue. Sprayed a lure with chrome paint and it looked beautiful. Coating with etex lite and now I just have a silver lure. At least now I know it’s not something I messed up. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackjack Posted July 23, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 I have tried many of the various manufacturers chrome paint and have used the Alsa MirraChrome. It is expensive and it does work if the directions are followed to a T and you use their clear coat(also expensive), It must be on a glossy black base or the effects are muted. I prefer good old aluminum foil tape. As you can see there are many ways to manipulate the foil to create interesting patterns. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 Man you do great work. Those are just flat beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 Nice to see you posting Blackjack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjack Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 I have been honing my crankbait skills in a deep ,dark, dank cave. I have alot more time these days as I retired from my day job. Its good to see the O.G. crew is still around. Also thank you Mr Hughes for you compliment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 6 hours ago, blackjack said: I prefer good old aluminum foil tape. Beautiful work as always and just further supports my long standing belief. Over the years the aluminum foil tape has really no competition in regards to cost, ease of use, shine/reflective properties, and clear coat compatibility. I know I have tried many over the years and have observed a lot of guys stuff on this site trying to find something better but really has been clear the winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walshhog Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Will the Etex lite work with the aluminum foil tape or do y’all recommend something else? Again thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Any kind of clearcoat works fine over foil in my experience. I clean the foil after application with a Qtip and denatured alcohol to remove paint overspray, any finger prints/oil, and it brightens it by removing any oxidation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted July 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/23/2018 at 1:11 PM, blackjack said: I have been honing my crankbait skills in a deep ,dark, dank cave. At least my cave isn't dark. Love the foil application. I shy away from adhesive foil tape. I have had problems with layering different adhesives. I am having some success with HT foil and nail art films with thinned down epoxy. Nail art films are thinner and conform more closely to scale detail on ready made blanks. They also can be manipulated to create scale texture on a smooth lure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
