JayC37jigs Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 I know this is not new. But things are always changing. Thoughts on best jig clear or top coat. I’ve heard and seen everything from Sally Hensens nail polish, to KBS, epoxy mix, etc…. I bake my paint on but have seen a lot of people using a clear or top coat on their jigs to make sure to keep the eyes on their jigs. So…. I am asking those who have used different types of coatings for their opinions and what they use? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 I like Devcon 2 to (D2T). Reason being is the finish is hard when it cures and that is about 24-36 hours. The only drawback is that D2T has a slight amber color to it and it will make your white jigs not as white. But for other colors it works really well. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 I only put eyes on my swim jigs. I coat them with Crazy glue which comes with a brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted November 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 I usually usually use Loctite gel superglue and just glue them to the bake painted head. I have not had any eyes fall off yet. But, I’ve heard a lot of guys talk about going a step further and coating them after the eyes are on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw4 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) I've been using KBS clear spray. Just actually did another batch for a guy last night. Do It freestyle jig with flat glow eye stickers. So far been able to wear hooks out before any eyes fall off. If i was doing 3D eyes i might dip them. But you can see the clear sealed around the eyes Edited November 3, 2022 by Outlaw4 update information 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC37jigs Posted November 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 That looks really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw4 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 58 minutes ago, Jason Diddle said: That looks really good! and its really fast, it just one coat and is dry to the touch in minutes. have to deal with aerosol fumes like anything sprayed but its not too bad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentrod425 Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 UV clearcoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tukta Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 I've been using clear cement sealer for years. It's glossy hard as kbs ,the only problem is you have to buy a gallon but I've been using the same stuff for 5 yrs cheaper in the long run pour in quart jar use it out of jar. This isn't standard what people are lead to use but works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 7:13 AM, tukta said: I've been using clear cement sealer for years. It's glossy hard as kbs ,the only problem is you have to buy a gallon but I've been using the same stuff for 5 yrs cheaper in the long run pour in quart jar use it out of jar. This isn't standard what people are lead to use but works The cement sealer I used a few years back reacted with soft plastics, and got soft if I left it on wet boat carpet overnight. Once it dried out it was hard again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
