[Kim]

First I applied a coat of clear urethane to seal the jigs lead surface by dipping and allowing to dry for 24+ hours. This was followed by a coat of Rust-Oleum white primer (white auto paint primer is probably better) and allowed to dry for 24+ hours followed by two coats of Rust-Oleum glow in the dark acrylic paint, again with 24+hours in between coats of paint. Both coats of paint were applied by dipping the jig heads into the paint. I also tried the Pro-Tech acrylic glow in the dark lure paint but it took more coats of paint to get the same results (couldn't dip the lures). These would fish just fine but would need a couple coats of hard epoxy to protect the paint (acrylic paints are water soluble and soft).

I sealed the jigs lead surface with a coat of urethane, dry for 24+ hrs, then primed with white Rust-Oleum primer allowing 24+ hours to dry, then applied the TechnoGlow Powder mixed with 5 minute epoxy ( 3 parts epoxy to 1 part powder). The epoxy kicks in 5 minutes but I give it 24 hours at least to cure before use. The < 50 Micron green TechnoGlow powder glows intense enough that it kind of whites out in the pic (it actually glows a bright green). The glow intensity is far greater than the acrylic paint and since it is mixed with epoxy to apply it to the lures, it doesn't need to be clear coated. IMO this is the best method I've tried.

These lures are powder coated, lures are heated up, dipped hot into powder that is in a fluid bed, back into the oven to cure and then given a clear coat. These are my go to Lucanus type jig and you will always find at least one in any of my tackle bags. Again this method of applying a glow in the dark material is not as bright as the TechnoGlow powder.

 

[caferacermike]

Quick question if this isn't a dead thread.

If this is a powder why isn't anyone using at as a powder coat? I've got a ton of lead molds and have been considering making my own jigs. I've seen a lot of videos of making your own small powder swirling rig with a piece of PVC pipe and an aquarium pump. Heat your lures up to about 200F in the oven and dip them in the swirling powder, it will begin to melt and stick to your lure until you final bake them.

Have any of you considered this or is this not a powder coat?

 

[GARRIGA]

Such as Pro-Tec powder paint?

 

[caferacermike]

That's what I was asking about. The Pro-tec powder the thread seems to be about.

Like this,

 

[GARRIGA]

Looks promising. I have a heat gun so appears to be an easy application. Seems like you can eat the lure just enough to get powder to stick then go back over the heat gun and later finish off in the oven at 350 degrees.

 

[caferacermike]

The method I was following was to heat your lead up to around 200F in the oven and leave them in there. Reach in and grab one, dip, then hang on small rack. Once all were completed you heat your oven to around 400-500F (based upon whatever the manufacturer of your powder says) then let them cool.


I do a lot of motorcycle restorations so I've been doing home painting, chrome plating, powder coating, welding, a some light material casting for a couple of decades now. So naturally I found myself with about 900 pounds of lead here at the house, a dozen or so Do-It molds and several different ladles, and production furnaces. I made a lot of weights and then didn't get offshore for a year. During that year I hit up several deals online, yard sales, garage sales, and estate sales. Before I knew it I had about 100 jigs and didn't need to make any myself. But I've kept thinking about the little home fluidized bed process for a few years, that's why I brought it up.

If the nail polish and powder method works really well, I get that and I'd certainly use it myself and have actually considered it in the past for adding glow to my non glow lures. However I just bought glow in the dark nail polish to add a few lines and splashes. The nail wasn't near as bright as the powders in this thread. I had seen some of these ultra glow powders on eBay and that's what I was going to order when I had plans to make jigs for myself and a friend that was looking into having his boat out for private charters.

 

[GARRIGA]

I need to research those home fluidize bed options. Powder coating sure seems easier.

 

[brn2surf1000]

https://www.jigskinz.com/product-page/clear-glow-all-8-sizes

 

[GARRIGA]

https://www.jigskinz.com/product-page/clear-glow-all-8-sizes

I've used that product. First you need a white base to get the most glow. Dark colors really suck for this. Second the glow is not as intense as painted. Perhaps if they were solid white glow then would be more intense. Did catch a redfish on a white TA Darter using this. Tried getting Alberto to produce glow darters but pretty sure the surf guys would scuff at it. Lol

 

[GARRIGA]

Going to try this on diamond jigs. Not something practical for jig heads but might work on flat sides or slightly bent surfaces. Got the idea from others mentioning it on other threads. Supposedly last a longtime so long as charged for thirty minutes. Leave out in the sun between drops and change lures?

 

[GARRIGA]

Ordered this and will also try the powder mixing with nail polish as Herb posted with the video. Also ordered some Pro-Tec powder in glow and try using that with a heat gun. Last rest I'll try the 5 minute epoxy treatment Kim posted. Gotta Glow to Go. Glow Big? Lol

 

[HungryJack]

Easiest way to charge a lure is
with the flash from a camera.
If you can find an old school flash
that mounts on a 35mm camera,
they work best, should be a cheap item to buy.

You glow fans should be adding glow to your
hooks and assist cord.
Missing out on glow opportunities.

 

[GARRIGA]

Found this product doing research on clear coats to mix with paint powder. It's a one part solution that uses air as the hardening catalyst. Several lure builders use it due to the simplicity of just dipping and drying. I'm thinking a small portion mixed with the chosen strontium aluminate might make for a quick solution. Might even be able to mix a large portion and dip as needed.

Biggest issue is storage. Need to use plastic or silicon between cap and storage container to avoid hardening which would prevent future opening.

Several good videos on use and storage.

Also comes in a spray that I'm considering as a sealant for lures with tape or paint.

 

[DenisB]

Not actually air hardening.............its actually moisture hardening..... from memory its a modified 4K PU resin.
I've used this product a couple of times..........never with a great deal of success.
- frequently blushes ( whitening during the hardening).
- needs special thinners to clean equipment...... & unless meticulous with multiple cleans it leaves a residue which ruins equipment.........once hard nothing much dissolves it.
- top of the can ,passable results, but as the can is opened & closed for successive uses the quality deteriorates with 'orangepeelish' surface & then matt rubbish.
Beware.........
This product works well in the auto refinish industry when a can is opened , mixed with thinners & used once.

I have a lure that was ruined hanging up in the workshop to remind me that there are better products for making lures that this.

Anyway,........the larger crystal size lumo emits light longer & it gives a smoother finish with a thicker clears like etex etc.

FWIW.

 

[Drundel]

I've used 2 part epoxy and UV clear to mix with glow powders. I think epoxy looks better, but it doesn't hold up all that well to snapper, kings etc. I have some newer jigs with UV but I didn't get many fish on them this summer to test the UV.

 

[Striker Tackle]

Checkout our jig charger!!!!!!!!!! http://strikertackle.com/51-led-blacklight-uv-flashlight-the-jig-charger/

 

[Droop4lbc]

Ordered some of this and going to mix it with clear epoxy and try it that way.

Green Glow in the Dark Powder, #1 Choice Glow

how did it work?

 

[day0ne]

how did it work?

You do realize that this thread is 5 years old and many of the posters are no longer around anymore.

 

[Kim]

how did it work?

It worked great!