mark poulson Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 17 hours ago, fishon-son said: wow thats nuts....im sure you could wash the bait off then paint I was just wondering if getting the baits clean enough to paint would affect the foil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 7 hours ago, mark poulson said: I was just wondering if getting the baits clean enough to paint would affect the foil. the nuts part mark was the chrome look i really like that...hope that you could clean it..thats a great job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 14 minutes ago, fishon-son said: the nuts part mark was the chrome look i really like that...hope that you could clean it..thats a great job JR Hopkins is a master, for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 imo this guy is one of the best at chrome http://www.dutchforkcustomlures.com/clures.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Old post but the guy in the original vid does not show it cleared. Most likely woll turn grey like the all do. The Kenny's on Bass baits buy and sell on FB seam to have it figured out tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 I am trying to learn how to wrap foil. What is the best foil to wrap plugs. You can do all kinds of things to put it on the sides but not to wrap. I really like inks over foil. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks, Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 aluminum foil works pretty good, for me learning curve was and is on going! the only problem with aluminum foil is the paint does not stick well and is easily removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 no1 like mylar sheet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I have tried different types of paints to give the chrome look. The best I got was a shiny aluminum look after the clear coates. A load of people has tried but were not successful either. Polish became a contaminant to the paint adhesion. I'm going to keep at it and may come up with something. ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I think unless your spraying automotive paint or setting up a electro coating process, the factory finish look can not be obtained. I'm not saying something else can't come close though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I actually tried to clear coat a piece of chrome, and it lost the "chrome" effect. The problem, in my humble opinion, is that a clear can be as clear as it can get, and I tried lots and lots of clears, but ......... The best analogy is fluorocarbon verses monofilament. Both look clear but the fluorocarbon has a "refraction" closer to water. Because of the different refractions, or how light is bent when it goes through it, fluorocarbon almost disappears in water while both mono and fluoro both look clear out of water. The clear coats will need to have a refraction closer to air for the "effect" to be seen by our eye, and closer to water for the "effect" to be seen by fish. Now that is a tall order. If you take your expensive car with the chrome on it, and carefully check it out, I did with a knife, you will see that the chrome is not clear coated at all. I hope this insight might help get someone working on a clear that can keep chrome looking like chrome once cleared. For now, metallic chrome is the best and only option. Everything else is just going to be a pretty silver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 I have come to the conclusion, that I need to use tapes or be happy with the color that comes from what I have talked about, Spaz Stix (exspensive compared to others) and Rustoleum chromes. These gives a close color to the gizzard shade and crappie anyway. Other then going to an abstract scheme....it doesn't really matter to me. I like making natural bait schemes anyways. Getting really interested in holographic with inks and transparent paints tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 I have taken many baits and brushed on a clear, and while tacky, Roll the bait in silver glitter. Press firmly all around and let dry. Rub off any loose excess glitter and paint. Different size silver or hologram glitter makes for some cool looking baits. It will take a couple more coats of clear to get a good finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) On 12/8/2016 at 6:25 PM, Salty's said: Anyone can make a chrome lure. NOW show me a clear coat over it. THEN I'll believe you got something there... The whole truth-like it or not! I can't remember the last time I owned a chromed lure! Edited September 2, 2017 by smallmouthaholic additional content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Lol, very nice idea! Thanks I was thinking about a holographic film that you can buy used for holding gifts, flowers, etc. It's semi transparent and I believe a silver paint or whatever under the film would look pretty good. Then paint over that with inks and transparents. I'm going to give it a try. I'll post if it turns out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 10 minutes ago, smallmouthaholic said: 10 minutes ago, smallmouthaholic said: http://www.dutchforkcustomlures.com/clures/2016-06-11 purple back.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 now if it's not chromed enough i wondering what you want 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 If you want a quick "chrome" finish check out silver nail polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 DDL, that's it but how is it done? What is used to do it? Pic is great but I don't know if it is a plastic blank or....what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 The Kenney's on Facebook Bass baits buy and barter seem to have the chrome worked out fairly well. Doubt they will share tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) The best top water lure I have ever used is the salt water model of Super Spook in clown color. Chrome won't stay on so I have a small box with no chrome. I'm not going to sink the money for the chrome outfit that will do them so I just keep buying as I need them. I'm not going to pay $9.00 to have a lure chromed when I can buy it new for the same or less. Edited September 6, 2017 by Musky Glenn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 On 9/2/2017 at 7:45 AM, ddl said: now if it's not chromed enough i wondering what you want But, is it clear coated? I have several chrome baits in my tackle box and it is a metallic chrome, un-cleared. Over painting is an un-cleared lacquer. It scratches bad, but it is chrome, and I do believe chrome catches fish better. I have looked into the copper paints for conductivity, then a chrome plating process, and I have no doubt that if I had the room and could meet safety controls I could chrome plate lures. But, as my test indicate, clear coat it and it is negated. Chrome plating is an environmental disaster so it is strictly controlled in todays world. The chrome paints and "washes" that are out there are awesome, but clear it and it is destroyed. ddl, I do not disagree the lures you show are wonderful, in fact, I could use a few of those in my tackle box. But, back to the question, is it clear coated? How durable are they? I believe that this is the problem. Foils, tapes, glitters, I use them and love them, but they are not chrome once cleared. I really do believe chrome catches fish better, but, I have finally realized, that with current technology, I am not going to get it with any clear coat I can find or that is currently out there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
