Custom painted tube jigs

[DeadI]

I am looking at doing some custom paint jobs to the ends of some tubes. Maybe the last half inch. Has anyone done this and had any success? What kind of paint did you use? Thanks.
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[The_Red_Leaker]

I haven't painted them but I have used markers made for coloring tubes/jigs. Mostly used the chartreuse color and you could buy them scented as well. Its something we just kept on the boat to tweak our baits when needed. As far as paint I would think it is hard to do without sticking the tentacles of the tubes together.
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[runnoft]

Lurecraft sells a paint for soft plastics. I have a few colors @ my place. PM sent
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[brookieguy1]

Sounds fun to tinker with, but I highly doubt you will find any higher success rate than the color spectrums that are already commercially available. They do make dyes that can quickly color plastics though, if you find it worthwhile.
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[DeadI]

Thanks for the replys. I have a bottle of dye made for plastic baits. The problem with it is that when you put he tennecles of the tube in the dye it bleeds up them so bad that I don't get the half inch of color I am wanting. If I can get a paint to stick that does not run up the plastic I don't mind having to pull them apart afterwords.
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[TubeDude]

[#0000FF]I have been "customizing" plastics for many years. Initially I just used permanent markers to add spots, stripes or other enhancements. They work for a quick fix but don't last...or bleed fairly quickly into the rest of the plastic bait...rendering it unusable.

For the past ten years or so I have used the "dip" liquids that work fairly well to change the color on the front or back of a plastic...or can be painted on for creating a contrasting stripe or back color. Again, they work well but almost all bleed into the rest of the plastic so you can't make up a bunch and hope to have them keep the colors you want.

About 3 years ago I started using the SpikeIt lure paints. [url "http://ispikeit.com/Store/c-72-sb-coat-soft-plastic-paint-formerly-colure-coat.aspx"] LINK TO SITE[/url] These are actual paints that are applied to the surface of soft plastic and quickly cure...to become a part of the lure...and they cannot be peeled off. Nor do they fade or bleed over time.

Can buy the small bottles (as pictured) from Barlows and other suppliers. But they do not sell the thinner...and that stuff needs to be kept at the right consistency...and it thickens fast in the bottles. Very volatile stuff. As I have gotten into using it more, for many new applications, I found it wise to buy directly from Spike it and to get 4 oz. cans of the thinner.

The main source also sells a clear coat. I have started using this to mix glitter and create some super walleye plastics. Sorry no pics.

You would be welcome to visit my playroom and to see the available colors and how they can be used. If you fish a lot of plastics...and know the most deadly colors and combinations...you will really like the new dimensions you can get from this stuff.
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[Kent]

Following Pat's guidance, I have been using the SpikeIT paints to add eyes to my tube jigs and they seem to work a little better than those without eyes.
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[TubeDude]

[#0000FF]Silly to reply to my own post but I wanted to edit in some other pics...for examples.

I might offer to custom paint up a few plastics for you to give them a try and see if you like the results. You can get a substantial investment into a collection of the different colors. I have helped add eyes to the large tubes for macks for several guys on the board. And as Kent observes..."the eyes have it".

Below are pics of the colors I have and some of the creations I have been successfully using. Note the glitter on some of the paint jobs. Man, that stuff really kicks it up a notch.

Obviously, there are some little tricks and techniques I have worked out to make the process easier and more effective. I'd be happy to do a show and tell so you can see what is involved.
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[Old_Coot]

[quote kentofnsl]Following Pat's guidance, I have been using the SpikeIT paints to add eyes to my tube jigs and they seem to work a little better than those without eyes.[/quote]

Wow Kent, that is a simple, but excelent idea! I have been trying lots of things to put eyes on my jigs over the years but have never use paint made for it. Definately going to have to try it.

What colors would you recomend for eyes? Two-tone Issume.
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[TubeDude]

[#0000FF]Hey ol' buddy, have you forgotten about that batch of big tubes you brought over for me to "eye" for you?

And how could you forget the "white hooker" you had me make up special?

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[Kent]

I don't know if I have used them enough to form an opinion on what works best. Chartreuse with a black eye shows up great. Black with a red or white eye has nice contrast. White with a black or red eye works. The color of the tube also makes a difference what colors I use. I just try whatever seems promising and hope for the best.
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[Old_Coot]

[quote TubeDude][#0000ff]Hey ol' buddy, have you forgotten about that batch of big tubes you brought over for me to "eye" for you?

And how could you forget the "white hooker" you had me make up special? [/#0000ff][/quote]

Pat, someday, when you get to be my age, you'll better understand why I forget some things. Heck, at my age, we even forget our hookers!

But seriously, after I posted that post I did remember you painting eyes on several of my tubes. I suspected you would remind me and I wasn't disapointed. [sly]
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[Kent]

Ralph, halfeimers is hell isn't it.
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[Old_Coot]

[quote kentofnsl]Ralph, halfeimers is hell isn't it.[/quote]

Halfsimers?? L.O.L.!
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[TubeDude]

[#0000FF]Of all the things I've lost in life, I miss my mind the most.

I knew you were just setting me up...to see if I would respond. Now neither of us is disappointed...just forgetful. At least I think I am. I don't remember.
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