crankbait hooks?

[kbkindle]

Is there a dye that you can use on regular hooks,  that you want to make red . Also on split rings . I have a lot of #6 triple grip that i would like to change to red color . thanks

[BobP]

Even the factory red hooks color tends not to stick on very well, so I doubt you'll find anything that works worth a darn.  You also don't want to put anything on them that will dull the points.

[islandbass]

Maybe, but I think anything you use, even electrolysis will "thicken" the sharp point.

Bobp is right. They won't be as sharp as before the paint job. Better to buy them already colored and even then, it is MHO that as sharp as colored hooks can be, they are not as sharp (I have noticed a difference, but not to the point it would be a show stopper) as their non colored cousins.

If you really want to have them painted, I would paint all of the parts except the point. 

[kbkindle]

I think you guys are correct about paint . I just thought  there would be a dye,  that could do this job  i guess not.  Wonder what they do from factory ?

[Fishwhittler]

You might try red Krylon X-Metals paint.  It's an anodizing spray, and it's pretty tough when fully cured.  You will need nickel-finish hooks for this because X-Metals is transparent, and so if you have a dark finish (black nickel or bronze) under the X-Metals the red won't show up.

[CCP]

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I think you guys are correct about paint . I just thought there would be a dye, that could do this job i guess not. Wonder what they do from factory ?

The dye can't penetrate the metal. I would think from the factory that the red hooks are anodized.

[cadman]

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Is there a dye that you can use on regular hooks, that you want to make red . Also on split rings . I have a lot of #6 triple grip that i would like to change to red color . thanks

KB,

This is what you can try, it's not 100% full proof .  Even the hooks from the factory don't last long. Just some general info the hooks from the factory are plated red, they are not anodized. Anodizing is only a process that can be done on Aluminum nothing else. So you have highly polished bright nickle plated hooks and this is what you can do:

#1. Take your hooks and dip them in Spike It's red blade dip. If you do this process quickly you will get no runs and no drips. The hook points will remain sharp. Now put them in a toaster oven and bake on 350 degrees for 20 minutes. This is the best you will ever get from a homebrew idea. When your on the lake make sure you have a (permanent, indelible) red magic marker, to touch up the nicks and scratches.

Factory finish is always the best but this does work really well if you must have red hooks. I would not recommend selling them to anyone as this process only lasts maybe a day. I've done this many times and even sold them to my customers with them knowing that this is a quick fix, nothing else. It is kind of hokey but it does work.

[kbkindle]

thanks guys for the info. i had a chance to buy 500 triple grip  #6  hooks and i did  when i do make lures i know want a red hook.  i will  try what you guys suggest  thanks again