.dsaavedra. Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 hey im a super-beginner and i was wondering if you could paint the lure w/ nailpolish (im fairly good at hand painting w/ a brush so thats not a problem) and then give it like 5 coats of sally hansens hard as nails for a clear coat...do you think that would suffice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeman Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 u can use nail polish it's ok for me it is expensive, a rattle can is easier to use , has more quantity and u can spray it in thin layers, but I don't know what's sally hansens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.dsaavedra. Posted July 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 the sally hansens stuff is a nail hardener that is supposed to protect the paint on youre nails and harden them at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeman Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 ok, then the question is : it's water resistant? ... I think so....but....does it resist at different temperatures and for long time ( let's say one year ) cause it's too bad to build lures for 5 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 I've used Hard As Nails polish to paint threads on bucktail jigs, and it lasts well. But if I were doing it, I'd use spray paint for most of the work too. No brush job will ever look as nice as one that's sprayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.dsaavedra. Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 yeah i tie flies and i use it (or superglue) for headcement (hold the thread knot togehter). it works very well. but it seems whenever i use spray paint it gets all runny...even if i hold it 6-8" away. maybe its sucky paint...cuz it is pretty old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeman Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 flies and jigs don't have a big surface like cranks , as for the paint getting all runny I think it's because of the thinner (rattle cans paints have thinner in them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie525 Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 wouldnt you run out after a few baits. there in like a 1 fl. oz. bottle vs. a rattle can thats 16 fl. oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneCoal Tackle Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 No brush job will ever look as nice as one that's sprayed. That is unless you can make your brush do this http://www.yourimagehost.com/is.php?i=143317&img=Grossman_chaser.JPG . DSV, welcome to the board. You probably can't beat Devcon 2T or Dick Nite's for a top coat (although I have never used either one, I use MinWax Spar Urethane), but as far as painting goes I say use anything for paint and anything to apply it with! I've used nail polish with good results and I've applied paint with everything you can imagine, except an airbrush, LOL. I think the most fun is developing your own style and having people be able to recognize your lures without seeing your name written on them. I didn't make the lure in the picture but I'd love to be able to paint like that. This "chaser lure" is one of my favorite lures in my handmade lure collection. Good luck in your endeavors and post up some pics of your work. See ya in the gallery, daymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Hard as nails is resin based. It is tough. It will take whatever you throw at it. 2 coats should do well. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
