1984isNOW Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 What's the cheapest power Paint to dip a jig or spinnerbait blade? Can I use mica Powder? What about those vinyl paint dips? Can I use Plasti Dip? Can best blade paints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jig Man Posted October 20, 2023 Super User Share Posted October 20, 2023 The cheapest is probably going to be from Harbor Freight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted October 20, 2023 Super User Share Posted October 20, 2023 How many jigs do you plan to powder coat? I used make up about 100 jigs annually and painted the lead head with Testors Enamel model paint. The enamel doesn’t chip, doesn’t get into the hook eye and available in 100’s of colors. The small bottle will cover more then a 100 jigs per color. Tom 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted October 24, 2023 Super User Share Posted October 24, 2023 Powder painting blades adds weight and they are hard to paint correctly. For painted blades I will start with white or black blades from Barlow's, JannsNetcraft, etc. then paint over them with my airbrush. For clear I have been using KBS clear in the rattle can. Whatever you use will chip in time after making contact with rocks. To paint and clear the blades I stick them on a tool magnet from Harbor Freight. You paint and clear one side at a time and the magnet will hold them in place well, Allen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted October 24, 2023 Super User Share Posted October 24, 2023 Brass or tin blades are non-magnetic, needs to be a Ferris metal. Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984isNOW Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 I peeped the paint at harbor freight, decided I need to wait until the timing is great. Especially for blades and the added weight, I can see the testors being worth a take - would a rattle can be a mistake for buzz and spinner blades? I'm gonna play with devcon and mica on the jigs/heads and skip painting entirely, go straight to the top coat since it would need it anyway. No idea how many I'll need to do bro, it's mostly for me and my buddy for now so... but I might dip my toe in trying to sustain my addiction though. Market is saturated much to my woe, but if you never try you'll never know Right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted October 25, 2023 Super User Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Kites R4 Skyfishing said: I peeped the paint at harbor freight, decided I need to wait until the timing is great. Especially for blades and the added weight, I can see the testors being worth a take - would a rattle can be a mistake for buzz and spinner blades? I'm gonna play with devcon and mica on the jigs/heads and skip painting entirely, go straight to the top coat since it would need it anyway. No idea how many I'll need to do bro, it's mostly for me and my buddy for now so... but I might dip my toe in trying to sustain my addiction though. Market is saturated much to my woe, but if you never try you'll never know Right Your choice.... the bass don’t care what the jig head looks like they are focused on the #1 the trailer,#2 the skirts movements an colors. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkins45 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Go to the Dollar Tree and pick up a couple of bottles of nail polish. I like it way better than model paint and the bottles come with a built in brush. It cures faster than model paint as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted November 7, 2023 Super User Share Posted November 7, 2023 The only issue with nail polish is it’s harder then the lead it’s applied onto and chips easily. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dopey Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 You can use mica powder but youd have to mix it with epoxy or clear powder paint. Some of the colors are really great I use the Jacquard Pearl Ex kits that you can buy 12 colors in a pack and when Michaels has a 50% off coupon you'll save some. Personally I mix it in clear powder paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbirdsley Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 On 10/20/2023 at 12:32 PM, WRB said: How many jigs do you plan to powder coat? I used make up about 100 jigs annually and painted the lead head with Testors Enamel model paint. The enamel doesn’t chip, doesn’t get into the hook eye and available in 100’s of colors. The small bottle will cover more then a 100 jigs per color. Tom i agree with this. if you don’t want to mess around with powder coating jigs or blades. testers enamel model paint is a very viable solution. it’s probably the easiest way to paint blades. 12-13 years ago i made a lot of red and silver inline french blades with testers red paint, masking tape, and a cheap convection oven to cure the paint. after cutting the enamel it’s rock hard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted December 20, 2023 Super User Share Posted December 20, 2023 On 10/24/2023 at 1:53 AM, WRB said: Brass or tin blades are non-magnetic, needs to be a Ferris metal. Tom Whatever the pre-painted blades are made of they stick to the magnet. My guess is that they are steel? Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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