Thread: Most forgiving PROTEC colors?

Stir that paint before each time you use it,,,,the fluffier the paint,,the better it adheres….don’t want that paint to clump up,,,

Can also add some clear powder paint to some colors to make them work easier.

Green Chartruse

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Have used Protec for many years. I find red, bright green to be a lil antagonistic to get to cooperate .. Ive heard it is due to heavier pigment in the paint. SuperDave is correct. A little clear will help for sure. Another paint I have trouble with is automotive paint I get local car builder. It is designed for spraying but I dip jigs in it. Every color of protec will be a little different. Temp effects the outcome too.

Originally Posted by GrumpyLoomis

Have used Protec for many years. I find red, bright green to be a lil antagonistic to get to cooperate .. Ive heard it is due to heavier pigment in the paint. SuperDave is correct. A little clear will help for sure. Another paint I have trouble with is automotive paint I get local car builder. It is designed for spraying but I dip jigs in it. Every color of protec will be a little different. Temp effects the outcome too.

do y'all mean clear Protec?

thanks

Yes. I bought it in the 1 lb. jar from TJ's Tackle. I mix it with most of my colors to help them as well as make them last longer. We have threads about this is you do a search on the topic.

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I find that stirring the paint to fluff it up really helps. I also never just dunk the head in the paint. I dip the head while twirling it at the same time so that I get a thin coat of paint instead of a thick blob.

Originally Posted by flymoron

I just started using this powder paint, I heat up with a torch dip in green chartreuse and it’s like magic! I’m done. I repeat the process in flame red and I don’t get the same results. I mean it’s works but just not as easy. I have heard some people some colors are easier to work with. If this is the case, which colors would be the most trouble free?

Thanks
Flymoron


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Flame red needs to be cured and then sit for a week or so before the color fully sets. It will look almost orange for a while, then turn red.

If you want it to be brighter, you need to do a dip into white first as a base coat.

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