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10-21-2019, 06:56 AM
river scum

glow paints

what is the best glow paint and clear coat out there? the ones i find local are junk.
10-21-2019, 08:46 AM
skiptomylu

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I use to make my own when I made my Glow jigs. Glow Powder and Clear Powder paint, but have to be very careful how much Glow powder you put in the clear paint and if my memory serves me it's something like 20% max. I also use to coat over with Sally Henson's Hard as Nails to make the coating feel smooth because it's a rough feeling until you go that. Still this heads don't glow near as bright as my bodies do, lol!

Skip

Notice I didn't even turn off the overhead light and just held them under my desk just barely out of the light.
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10-21-2019, 08:48 AM
SuperDave336

Definitely on my "to do" list for jigs. Those look awesome Skip.
10-21-2019, 08:52 AM
skiptomylu

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Originally Posted by SuperDave336

Definitely on my "to do" list for jigs. Those look awesome Skip.

Thank you! Keep in mind they are super tuff too and the tail will be gone and that body will still be there, lol!

Skip
10-21-2019, 09:04 AM
DockShootinJack

It is unreal how bright those are
10-21-2019, 10:04 AM
skiptomylu

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

It is unreal how bright those are

They are so bright I have to wait a little before taking a pic or it's too bright!

Skip
10-21-2019, 10:20 AM
skiptomylu

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Just took a phone pic go my jar go Softex with Glow Powder in it. I hit it with my UV light and put it under my desk upside down and took the pic.

I should add that mine is thick so it's not just running to the lid, lol!

Skip

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10-21-2019, 11:12 AM
SuperDave336

wow, and how old it that? That's awesome. I would imagine to a fish that would be like seeing a flashlight swimming.
10-21-2019, 11:50 AM
ClearCreek

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Originally Posted by skiptomylu

I use to make my own when I made my Glow jigs. Glow Powder and Clear Powder paint, but have to be very careful how much Glow powder you put in the clear paint and if my memory serves me it's something like 20% max. I also use to coat over with Sally Henson's Hard as Nails to make the coating feel smooth because it's a rough feeling until you go that. Still this heads don't glow near as bright as my bodies do, lol!

Skip

Notice I didn't even turn off the overhead light and just held them under my desk just barely out of the light.
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Man, you should have warned us to put on sunglasses before looking at that photo!!

ClearCreek
10-21-2019, 12:06 PM
jawjatek

How do you get the body to glow? Is that glow chenile? Not clear...
10-21-2019, 02:02 PM
skiptomylu

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Originally Posted by jawjatek

How do you get the body to glow? Is that glow chenile? Not clear...

No not at all. I have the info posted on here, but I also can send you an email of the process if you want. First just do an advanced search for my post of Glow Jigs and it will tell you. That sorted Glue with Glow Powder makes the body over chenille. They do not make chenille that will glow anywhere close to this. I have been doing this for about 12 years now.

Skip
10-21-2019, 02:31 PM
river scum

thanks skip! ill search for your thread.
10-22-2019, 09:30 PM
skiptomylu

Here is the thread, but photobucket messed it up so if you send me an email I will send it better? [email protected]

https://www.crappie.com/crappie/main...fyi-glow-jigs/

Skip
10-23-2019, 04:32 AM
Mike1234

That sure is bright.

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