MuskyGary Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 Want to try using some glitter nail polish on some baits and wondering which way is best. After painting the lure, put on the nail polish, let dry and dip in KBS or After painting dip in KBS, let dry, put on nail polish, let dry and dip in KBS again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 Do a test first, so you don't mess up a bait. Apply some nail polish over a test painted scrap piece, let it cure overnight, and then apply KBS. If it works, great. If the KBS dissolves the nail polish, try putting the KBS on first, let it cure for a couple of days, and then apply the nail polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 Nail polish is acetone based, may mess with some paints or even your plastic blank. I found out the hard way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 Another option is mix some nail glitter in a suitable clear base.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 18 hours ago, gliders said: Another option is mix some nail glitter in a suitable clear base.. I mix .015 glitter in Createx transparent base, and brush it on over my paint scheme before I add a clear. Just be sure the paint is really dry first, and don't over brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyGary Posted August 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Thanks, I never thought about the Createx transparent base. Will give that a try. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierdaddy Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) I don't know what KBS is. Is that a topcoat? I use Devcon and I have used envirotex lite. When I glitter I mix it right in my topcoat and apply. I usually recoat after that cures. Edited August 21, 2018 by Hoosierdaddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) I haven't used KBS. But with epoxy, you can sprinkle fine glitter on the first coat (using a salt shaker type container) while it is still wet. Re-dipping will seal and smooth it. Glitter alone is much cheaper than nail polish. Problems can occur when you use too many different mediums on a lure. Edited August 25, 2018 by Chuck Young addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
