Bentrod425 Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 I did a search and didn't see anything specific, so asking if anyone else has had this issue. First, I'm fairly new to the lure painting side of things, so just now accumulating supplies. Over the holidays I got an airbrush and ordered some various paints and supplies to get started, but have just the basics. I also don't yet have any of the more popular suggested topcoats yet. I do have Alumi UV on order, so if anyone has input on my specific problem described below I'd appreciate it. As a temporary I bought some Minwax Polyacrylic, which seems to work ok on standard acrylic paints I bought some nail foil, which when applied looks really slick, but when I apply a topcoat it dissolves the mirror finish of the metallic foil. Thinking it was a "salon" thing I went and bought some recommended nail finish, Hard as Nails topcoat, but same issue. I tried applying some acrylic clear gloss airbrush paint (Createx) over the top as protection, but even after three layers of clear gloss the Hard as Nails topcoat still does some damage to the foil. I'm hoping the Alumi UV will elevate the problem, but really at a loss how to use the foils, but still retain the reflection. Anyone else have issues with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) I have not used nail foils but I have used various foil tapes, adhesive craft and fishing lure foils, foil skin lure wraps, and assorted chrome, metallic, and mirror paints. They all go dull to some extent. You may want to try floor wax to coat the lure after foiling. I have only used wax a few times and it does keep much more of the reflectiveness. https://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/38203-chrome-paint/ Edited January 22, 2022 by JD_mudbug typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentrod425 Posted January 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 On 1/22/2022 at 3:46 PM, JD_mudbug said: I have not used nail foils but I have used various foil tapes, adhesive craft and fishing lure foils, foil skin lure wraps, and assorted chrome, metallic, and mirror paints. They all go dull to some extent. You may want to try floor wax to coat the lure after foiling. I have only used wax a few times and it does keep much more of the reflectiveness. https://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/38203-chrome-paint/ I'm not having an issue with it being dull, I'm having an issue with it being damaged. learned through a FB group that the UV topcoat doesn't damage the foil, so will try that. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Catignani Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 The Alumi UV gel you bought should work on the nail foil...as should just two part epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) Sorry, I thought you were talking about the dulling. Chris is right. I use the floor wax right after the reflective finish, paint the back/belly/details, and top coat with a 2 part epoxy. Lately, I have been using D2T. Edited January 25, 2022 by JD_mudbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 I use silver leaf and top coat with epoxy. its a lot of work but comes out nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentrod425 Posted January 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) That does look sharp Wally. I bit the bullet and ordered some UV resin. It works wonders and the foil appears not to get damaged or lose any luster. I think the problem is solved! Edited January 31, 2022 by Bentrod425 correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 I too also made the switch however have yet to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Catignani Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 I have also bought this lamp/torch UVbeast uvBeast Black Light UV Flashlight V3 365nm MINI - FILTERED Ultraviolet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
