When to clear?

[walleyetracker85]

Hey guys just wondering when you need to put a clear coat on? I will mostly be using pro tec powder paint. Their candy colors, and glitter colors need a clear coat correct? When else should you add a clear coat? Thanks for the help guys!

 

[CrappieHappy]

I don't believe their candy, or glitter colors need a clear coat. some people will clear over a matte color is they want more sheen to it. I use clear to add depth, mix micas/glitter to topcoat, I also top coat my custom tapped painted heads with clear.etc.

 

[walleyetracker85]

Thanks for the reply. Sorry I'm brand new to tackle making. What is a matte color? And what do you mean by a tapped jig? Sorry for the dumb questions, but I'm just in the learning process! Thanks again!

 

[CrappieHappy]

Matte is a dull finish. Tapped , meaning tapping pp on with a paintbrush when painting custom heads.

 

[Jig Man]

I will also coat chart. and some pinks with clear to keep them from running and fading when I glue on eyes with sallies...

 

[walleyetracker85]

Thanks for the help guys!

 

[plateboater]

I run two TJ 3" pucks.....one with color and dip next into Rosey 200% clear for everything. I did pick up last year a clear coating and then tapping candy colors over the top from Attica. Turn out sweet.

Attica is the man on tapping. If you starting tapping I like mica from Hobby Lobby. But all kinds of material to tap with.....I bake for 350 15 mins. When completed the tie I dab a little Krazy Glue for the eye. I Sally all heads before calling jig done.

 

[Pup]

Add a clear topcoat to protect jig eyes that'll be banged against hard stuff. Thirty-minute Devcon 2 Ton Epoxy works well. If you're quick, 5-minute epoxies work well too. Let the 5-minute cure overnight and give the Devcon 24 hours. Both require mixing which takes a little bit of time and effort.

Triple Thick Gloss Glaze protects, but not as well as a good epoxy. However, it's just a quick dip to apply and then let it dry overnight.

You'll like the depth that these topcoats will add to your jig heads. Really makes them 'pop' as they say...

 

[Radtexan]

I'm like Heath, not top coating,but use the clear for my mixing and adding glitters and mica's.

 

[walleyetracker85]

Thanks for the help so far guys. I have some jacquard pearl ex powder pigments. Would these be considered a mica? What exactly are the mica's your referring to? Thanks again

 

[Lost Pole]

Thanks for the help so far guys. I have some jacquard pearl ex powder pigments. Would these be considered a mica? What exactly are the mica's your referring to? Thanks again

Dunno what they're considered but you can add any of the pearl ex stuff to clear and make a powder. Ya get the macro pearl?


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[walleyetracker85]

I'm not sure what I got. I just know it's pearl ex