Fishing lure paint
Indiana Fishing
Apr 4, 2024 15:23:05 #
Gmchief
Loc: New Hampshire coast
Reelmaker wrote:
If it's a lure you are going to fish I suggest one that leaves no odor. Had a friend used Sally Hansens hard as nails, nail polish as "head" cement on his Clousers he tied up and every time he opened the fly box the odor would knock you off your feet. They never caught any fish either.
Interesting. Thanks.
Apr 4, 2024 15:56:48 #
NoMercy
Loc: North Carolina
I suggest using a good epoxy for your clear coat,
EnviroTex lite pour on epoxy works very well.
EnviroTex lite pour on epoxy works very well.
Apr 4, 2024 19:40:03 #
Reelmaker wrote:
If it's a lure you are going to fish I suggest one that leaves no odor. Had a friend used Sally Hansens hard as nails, nail polish as "head" cement on his Clousers he tied up and every time he opened the fly box the odor would knock you off your feet. They never caught any fish either.
I don't understand why there would be NY smell. I've used nail polish for head cement on a lot of flies and never noticed any residual smell.
Apr 4, 2024 20:08:58 #
Flytier wrote:
I don't understand why there would be NY smell. I've used nail polish for head cement on a lot of flies and never noticed any residual smell.
I don’t understand why there would be any smell also I use it and don’t notice any smell after it dries
Apr 4, 2024 20:51:04 #
FixorFish
Loc: SW Oregon
The solvent basis of nail polish is acetone, extremely fast-dissipating from liquid to gas in sometimes mere seconds. If the "hard as nails" product was still out-gassing much beyond a few min, it must contain a solvent that I am unaware of.
As a furniture craftsman for nearly 50 years, having used pretty much EVERY finish/solvent combination available on the market, I can say that the only lingering solvent odor I have encountered, is when I have used a "retarder" with "conversion varnish", a lacquer-type/acid catalyst activated 2-part finish. Even then, a few hours to a couple of days for enclosed components like drawers, and the odor is negligent to non-existent. I suppose that if he put the newly coated flies in a box immediately after applying, the feathers and such "could" possibly absorb the scent and hang on to it. But that's highly unlikely. I propose that the OTHER COMPONENTS of his tying are the culprits..."shimmer" and some yarns could be responsible. (Or even the box, itself.)
Perhaps your friend could spread out the offending flies, thin some of the "ProCure" water-based scent and put it in an atomizer and spray them down well.....dry thoroughly, and put in a separate box.....idk. Would seem a waste of tying time and materials to just toss 'em. Or maybe set that box open on a sunny & breezy day for awhile. 9 times out of 10, the culprit is an unknown or ignored/overlooked factor.
As a furniture craftsman for nearly 50 years, having used pretty much EVERY finish/solvent combination available on the market, I can say that the only lingering solvent odor I have encountered, is when I have used a "retarder" with "conversion varnish", a lacquer-type/acid catalyst activated 2-part finish. Even then, a few hours to a couple of days for enclosed components like drawers, and the odor is negligent to non-existent. I suppose that if he put the newly coated flies in a box immediately after applying, the feathers and such "could" possibly absorb the scent and hang on to it. But that's highly unlikely. I propose that the OTHER COMPONENTS of his tying are the culprits..."shimmer" and some yarns could be responsible. (Or even the box, itself.)
Perhaps your friend could spread out the offending flies, thin some of the "ProCure" water-based scent and put it in an atomizer and spray them down well.....dry thoroughly, and put in a separate box.....idk. Would seem a waste of tying time and materials to just toss 'em. Or maybe set that box open on a sunny & breezy day for awhile. 9 times out of 10, the culprit is an unknown or ignored/overlooked factor.
Apr 4, 2024 21:43:53 #
MNMudminnow wrote:
Are these polishes stable or safe to use on lures ... (show quote)
A friend of my late wife says that some types of nail polish require the uv light to dry and harden. She also said some brands do, in fact, go 'bad' and will not harden. Said to use the cheapest polish you can find for fishing lures because they have a higher concentration of acetone in them so they dry very quickly. By the way, she owns a nail salon.
Apr 8, 2024 16:14:12 #
SCOTTYBEAR
Loc: Pennsylvania
Commander Bell wrote:
Hello stagers,
I have a unique fishing lure that needs painting.
It's a plastic crank bait.
My question is:
Can I use Testers model paint or should I opt for a specialty designed paint sold in catalogs such as Barlows or Net Craft?
Would either one make a difference or be more environmentally safe?
Commander Bell out 👍
I have a unique fishing lure that needs painting.
It's a plastic crank bait.
My question is:
Can I use Testers model paint or should I opt for a specialty designed paint sold in catalogs such as Barlows or Net Craft?
Would either one make a difference or be more environmentally safe?
Commander Bell out 👍
Depends how vibrant you wants the colors. If you want it to really pop, I'd suggest candies with a nice finish, like a 2 part epoxy, which will really protect the finish. Best of luck.
Apr 30, 2024 15:48:06 #
Mudhole.com. will have paint, paint marker, small brushes not real expensive
Also lure kits I had blast catching on something I made
Also lure kits I had blast catching on something I made
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