BowfinBoy95 Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 ive recently noticed that nail polish would make a great lure paint if covered with epoxy. while the idea seems terrific, why dont more people do it? im assuming there is a drawback? some of the metallic colors that nailpolish is available in are just phenomenal. if its a mistake to try it let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeminoleFan Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 My wife would kill me if she knew I was using her Nail polish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 I think the nail polish dries to fast if applied with a brush. And the cost vs other paint is prohibitive. Coley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish03 Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Cost is about 90+ per gallon and most colors can be matched at a decent paint store. Great for flies and single applications though Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstate48 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 What would you thin the polish with to shoot it? I'm guessing it's a lacquer. I've never shot that. Thanks Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_fly Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 I use nail polish on my jigs. Colors are pretty good but it takes multiple coats for it to stick. I need to find a white base for them then apply color. My favorite nail polish (did I really just say that?) is the NYC stuff. You can find it at target & other fine stores for about a buck a bottle. They get the nice flourescent colors. Sally hansen's is good as well (Do I really know two nail polishes by name?). For flies I use Sally Hansen's hard as nails with nylon as head cement and in place of epoxy for some flies. Put a couple coats on and that stuff is bulletproof! You should see the looks I get when I'm looking at the nail polish. I've actually had to ask if they carry chartreuse... Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoRoller Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 I use nail polish on my jigs. Colors are pretty good but it takes multiple coats for it to stick. I need to find a white base for them then apply color. My favorite nail polish (did I really just say that?) is the NYC stuff. You can find it at target & other fine stores for about a buck a bottle. They get the nice flourescent colors. Sally hansen's is good as well (Do I really know two nail polishes by name?).For flies I use Sally Hansen's hard as nails with nylon as head cement and in place of epoxy for some flies. Put a couple coats on and that stuff is bulletproof! You should see the looks I get when I'm looking at the nail polish. I've actually had to ask if they carry chartreuse... Ken I am really starting to worry about you Ken! Might need to send you the DVD collection of "The Man Show"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_fly Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 I am really starting to worry about you Ken! Might need to send you the DVD collection of "The Man Show"! Yeah, me too! I like the old man show best! Chapelle's show is pretty strong in the running now! I'll worry when I order chardonnay over Guinness! Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
