Paint compatibility

[crappiepappa]

Those of you who are painting eyes: is finger nail polish compatible with powder and if so do I need to clear it afterwards? I haven't painted eyes yet but it doesn't seem the jigs are finished without them. What say the pros?

[Fatman]

The only colors of powder that I've seen any trouble with is White and Chartreuse - there are a few threads about this.

[crappiepappa]

Thanks Fatman. I figured there were I just wasn't able to locate them. I'll look harder. Personally I really don't think the crappie turn down a jig thinking they won't inhale anything without eyeballs!

[STUMP HUNTER]

I use paint sticks for painting the eyes or acrylic paints. You don't have to top coat them but the top coat can give them depth.

[ifish]

The finger nail polish will melt plastic if they touch. They will also melt together in a hot box on the boat. I use vinyl or water based paints. Ruined a lot of paint jobs. Createx is the best waterbase paint I have tested in a water bath for 1 week. CSI is the best vinyl paint but it has some fumes and you have to use their thinner.