Paint for Jig Heads

[Creamlevel Kennels]

Being an old man, but just getting into targeting crappy, I have another questions. By reading the Bulk Jig Thread, it looks like a lot of you guys must paint your own Jig Heads.

(1) Is there a paint that is better for this application ? ? ?

(2) If so where do you buy it ? ? ?

(3) Will the Stores that offer Bulk Jig Heads, also allow you to pick colors ? ? ?

keith
Creamlevel Creek Kennels

[roybuoy]

I use the Pro-Tec powder paint from Bass Pro,to paint my jig heads with.

[skeetbum]

TJ's tackle has a ton more colors of the powder paint, but BPS is OK if you have one close. If you're going to paint your own, start hunting an old toaster oven at a yard sale to cure the colors with.

[GCD]

Powder paint is probably the most popular method to paint jig heads followed by vinyl jig dip paint... but some folks use Testors model paint and even fingernail polish.

You can buy the powder vinyl paint at most hobby and larger tackle stores, you can get better prices if you shop online for it.

You should be able to mix and match colors on bulk jig purchases.

[Jiggin_Joe]

Powder paint is what most use as GCD said and can be found at any large sports outfit but I recommend getting it from sponsors hear its cheaper and the guys are great. as far as bulk jig orders I know most guys here will be glad to paint them for you for a little extra.

JJ

[azslabber]

I'll tell you what.After joining this site,with all the guys here making anything that you could possibly need for fishing,it's cheaper to get it right here.By the time you find it elsewhere,add the shipping to it,they are all right there in price,probably less,and you can see by thier post what thier stuff actually looks like.

[Jeepster04]

Protech powder paint is the way to go. I got a heat gun and boy can I make some sweet colors. Did about 2 dozen today and they look great. I used to use a candle, but as usual, I read on here about the heat gun and won't look back. Make sure to make you some kind of rack to hang them after dipping or painting. You'll need it to cure them in the oven. I used some 1/4" copper to bend one.

[Jiggin_Joe]

toaster oven racks work great to hang jigs on and then you just slide in and bake.

JJ

[The Lip RIPPERS]

It's fun painting the first 100 or so. I figured the cost and time, now just buy them already painted. More time to fish, clean out the eye's and go fishin!!!

[Jiggin_Joe]

if you buy them from the right person the eyes will allready be cleaned. way to hard to clean after they been properly cured

JJ