GB GONE Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 What is the best paint for bass jig heads?? Liquid vinyl, liquid epoxy or powder??? Curious as there are just so many choices.... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Hey Jim, I don't know about jig heads, but I use Createx paint on my spinnerbaits and buzzbaits and topcoat with Devcon II. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted August 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Thanks!!! Where can I get that from Joe??? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Go to www.dixieart.com They have a full line of Createx Paints in the regular line as well as Auto Air. Wal Mart is the best bet for the Devcon II. About $2.00 per tube. I do about 70 baits per tube. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Joe, how do you apply your paint? Thanks, Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Pop, I use a Paache VL aur brush. I use the Createx paint straight from the plastic bottle. No mixing, just buy a few extra siphon tubes and your all set. I topcoat with devcon II and for spinnerbaits and buzzbaits, it holds up well. As far as air pressure goes, a lot of guys recommend anywhere from 18# to 35#. I have found different colors work better with different pressures. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Jim, very good question and the correct answer is what ever you have the best results with and if you have the equipment to do the job. Peresonally I use powder paint on all my Jigs and s-baits. Tally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Jim, I use powder on all my jigs and spinnerbaits, with very good success. I find it easier for me to work with. I apply a white base coat on all my flourescents, then add two to three colors more. On black and brown colored jigs I don't use a base coat. I use my jigs on the WISC. River. I lose more jigs there with all the rocks, than I have problems with paint chipping. If your going to use powder, just make sure you bake it on. Cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Thanks for the tips guys...cadman...what brand/store do you go for on your paint??? BTW...my sister lives in Wheaton and my pro staff guy is in Plainfield..He works at Strictly Fishing in Plainfield... Thanks again all!!! Time to get jiggy!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Jim, for jigs......you have to use Powder paint. I sell tons in quantity and I don't think I've used anything better than Pro Tec powder paint. The process is simple and so is the curing. Once its complete, it is the most durable finish I've seen. If you are going to do a simple cingle color like black or brown, you can't beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Cadman, do you use something bigger than a toaster oven to cure your spinnerbaits? In my oven I don't have quite enough inside height. Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Jim and Pop. I have been using Pro-tech powder paints since I started, and I have very good success with them. You can buy Pro-Tech from Gander Mtn., Ed Shirleys, or any of the mail order houses. The mail order houses will be cheaper if you buy alot of colors. I will tell you one thing, powder painting in the summer with all the humidity takes a toll on keeping the powder dry. My worst color to apply is white. However I have been getting some different samples of different white paints from different powder paint manufacturers to see if they go on better. As far as baking them on, I use an old Black and Decker spacesaver oven, in which I made a hanging rack out of aluminum sides and threaded rod. The threaded rod keeps the jig hooks from sliding onto each other, especially after I take them out, and they are still hot. Believe me they will stick to each other and screw up your whole lot, if you aren't careful. If you want more info, I will be glad to help, just PM me. Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
