mjs Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 I clearcoat my jigs with etex at the moment, but could clear stardust work as a clearcoat? Also, can the clear stardust be mixed with mica powder to make own colours? Any experiences or thoughts on this product? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 I don't know the answer because Stardust isn't really paint. It is more like a plastic polymer that has a rubber-like texture. I mostly use regular powder paint but I'm currently using the Stardust for shaky heads and drop shot weights. I don't know how the clear will react but here is how I'd use it. I'd paint my jig head with regular powder and then I'd cure it. After it cooled down I'd heat and dip in the Stardust clear. You might be on to something, if that clear works over other paint. It may just make airbrush or regular powder paint chip proof, try it out and let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, smalljaw said: I don't know the answer because Stardust isn't really paint. It is more like a plastic polymer that has a rubber-like texture. I mostly use regular powder paint but I'm currently using the Stardust for shaky heads and drop shot weights. I don't know how the clear will react but here is how I'd use it. I'd paint my jig head with regular powder and then I'd cure it. After it cooled down I'd heat and dip in the Stardust clear. You might be on to something, if that clear works over other paint. It may just make airbrush or regular powder paint chip proof, try it out and let us know! I bought some to try on my chatterbait heads, and it seems kind of rubbery. I don't think I would get the knocking I want from the blade's side to side action, so I'll use it for swim jigs and regular jigs, where head noise isn't important. I'm wondering if the "softer" head coating might mean less or more hang ups in rocks. Edited January 3, 2023 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjs Posted January 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Thanks for the thoughts. I will buy some clear and check it out. The etex adds some chip resistance, but if this stuff works will be better sounds like. Less messy too. Also have a good supply of regular powder that as a hobby guy will last a while and don't really want to buy a lot of this new stuff in colors I have. Will report back on how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjs Posted May 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 In case anyone is interested I tried the clear stardust as a clear over regular powder. Haven't had a chance to see how durable it is, but I am a little disappointed in the micro bubbles. Isn't horrible, but noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
