vinyl jig paint.

[steelhead green]

Where do you jig tying guys get your vinyl jig paint from?  I bought some today at sportsmans wharehouse but they only sell the little 1oz jar. I have never used the vinyl paint before but it says to use a white undercoat and a clear coat. What do you guys do?

[fishpimp]

steelhead green,
i like the name
anyway i powdercoat them, i have never played with the vinyl paint.  i have a buddy that used plasticoat from thhe hardware store and he loves it. i have never used it either ,sorry, all  i have is second hand info. the powdercoat is easy all you need is a candle { and an oven if you bake them}

[rvrfshr]

steel g,

Apply a white undercoat if you're using hot/flourescent colors, (not needed for black).

Second most important thing to remember when using the stuff, is to mix Component Systems special thinner with the vinyl in order to get the consistency more "fluid"... First most imortant thing to remember, is to do this type of painting in a WELL VENTILATED area with a fan blowing fumes away from you.

Good luck.

[steelhead green]

thanks for the tips.  I found after a little searching that Cabelas sell the vinyl jig paint in 4 oz. cups for $9. That is a little more affordable than the $4 per oz.  Oh and barlowstackle.com has more color choices than Cabelas.  I have tried the powder coat paint but it seems to chip off.  I am hoping the vinyl is a little more tuff.  I hate to see all of my jigs come back all chipped up after a couple rubs on the bottom. 

[Streamer]

I usually powdercoat as well. Try baking the jigs or lures after you initially coat them. If I remember correctly, I believe the instructions say bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Doing this will significantly increase longevity, even after many encounters with the river bottom.

I've done the vinyl paint before and I wasn't as impressed, and it took a lot longer.

[BigCohoTom]

My vinyl paint also chips.  Now I use powder coats.  Like Matt says, they are faster to make.  With white undercoats, color coats, and final clear coats it would take me 3 or 4 days using vinyl.  I have never tried baking my powder coats.  I'll have to give that a try.

[idahofishguy]

I have never tried baking my powder coats.  I'll have to give that a try.

The easiest way I have done this hang the hooks on the racks upsidew down after dipping them then turn the oven on. Dont leave in to long on to high heat the coat stinks when burnt.

[fishintheblood]

To bake. I use the toaster oven...slightly toast a piece of bread. then stick the hook into the toast. stays up straight and any drips will drip down the hook shank instead of making a dimple on the top of the jig.

[Jigman53]

Vinyl coating jig heads certainly takes more time, has super strong smell, but worth the effort.  Componet system makes both vinyl and powder paint and according to them and I agree, it is the toughest paint you can put on a jig or lure.  I switched over to vinyl paint for all my jigs and have had one chipped head in three years.  Customers seem to agree from the feedback that I get. Does not make much sense to use vinyl paint if you have a jig business because of the time it takes, but I'm committed to making the best quality jig on the market.