SCAngler Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Just wondering if anyone knows what type of finish is used on war eagle spinnerbaits to get that shiny, almost chrome, finish. It’s thinner than anything I’ve seen powder dipped. Just wondering if anyone has figured this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblue2 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 19 minutes ago, SCAngler said: Just wondering if anyone knows what type of finish is used on war eagle spinnerbaits to get that shiny, almost chrome, finish. It’s thinner than anything I’ve seen powder dipped. Just wondering if anyone has figured this out. i get the same type of shine from refined lead from super heating it to remove scum and debris from the lead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 I don’t know what they use. I spray mine with chrome paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 They are plated. There are places that you can send your baits to in order to have the heads chrome plated. I don't know if it would be worth the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCAngler Posted August 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Thanks for the responses guys. I just looked at the kits for chrome plating on a small scale, doesn’t look like it’s worth the effort. I’ll try the powder paint or liquid paint options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Have you tried Chrome Powder Paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCAngler Posted August 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, 21xdc said: Have you tried Chrome Powder Paint? I haven’t but I do plan to give it a try. Id love to see some examples of some jigs other folks have tried using this on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Mix the chrome with some clear powder, 50/50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) I've used chrome powder paint and it's nothing like real chrome. You could also try applying foil to the lead head. I've used holographic foil on lead jigs before with good success. I buy foil made for foiling paper such as greeting cards from eBay. Heat the jig and press the foil on in a carpenters vise lined with silicone rubber. Works pretty good especially on flatter style jigs and it's fairly inexpensive. Edited August 26, 2020 by Kasilofchrisn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCAngler Posted September 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) Thanks for all of the ideas guys. I ran across this spray paint the other day, and though it sprays a bit heavy, it’s not a bad chrome finish. Not perfect, but pretty good. https://www.michaels.com/testors-gloss-enamel-spray/10109550.html?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Craft+%26+Hobbies_N_Smart_BOPIS_N-_-&Kenshoo_ida=&kpid=go_cmp-9972406265_adg-99939223639_ad-433378147590_pla-981059439317_dev-m_ext-_prd-10109550&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqrb7BRDlARIsACwGad6jmABWySuK-rnY5YrEHpdShEQa6cbvn7I2_laSM0Jv5q8M70_V6jkaAolREALw_wcB 50-50 chrome powder/clear powder will be my next trial. Edited September 26, 2020 by SCAngler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
