Thread: Eyes

Also what cause some jigs to come out darker than other?

Same paint is used

Here's what little I know of viynl paint! I was always told to dip the head of the jig in vinegar, rinse then dry completely to get any oils from skin off and any older ones may have some oxidation to get off. Paint eyes hope Jackie chimes in cause I use 3d eyes on mine. If you're going to be using plastics make sure to epoxy coat the heads or the plastics will melt it.

Originally Posted by Fatman

Here's what little I know of viynl paint! I was always told to dip the head of the jig in vinegar, rinse then dry completely to get any oils from skin off and any older ones may have some oxidation to get off. Paint eyes hope Jackie chimes in cause I use 3d eyes on mine. If you're going to be using plastics make sure to epoxy coat the heads or the plastics will melt it.

Advise from the best in the Business!! I have learned form Fat man's post!!!! Did not think I was listing and watching your threads!! Always watching and learning from Fat man's post's!! The vinegar and rinse is the key on vinyl paint!! Fat man taught me to use a White under coat helps!!

Ok so rinse with the vinegar and I will have white eyes?

Here is final product. Still fishable lol. Just not what I wanted.

Thanks for help.

Looking good Bowhunter!!Looking Good!!

Would love to have this mold modified for 3 d eyes.

Anyone good at modified em for 3d eyes?

Should've cleaned eyes out but oh well. Just something else to do on a rainy day lol.

JW, those eyes are fine. The fish don't care about a tint difference. I know you want them the best you can get but keep it all in perspective. I use Testor's model paints for my eyes and do well, still need a clear coat. I just bought the clear that Scott uses and plan on doing some heads with the airbrush too. I made this to do eyes with, holds a bit over a couple dozen. Glue and staple with a 1/8 carpet staple on a piece of Oak so it doesn't shift so easy. Do 1 side complete and let them set up and then turn em over without touching the paint as it doesn't all dry the same speed, then do the other and let em set up good before the second dot is added. Have fun.