Super User Jigfishn10 Posted January 17, 2012 Super User Posted January 17, 2012 Dipping a tungsten sinker into soft plastic material (plastisol)? Or is this a disaster? Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 17, 2012 Super User Posted January 17, 2012 I can not provide an answer for you on this, sorry. But I do have a question; would a plastic covering over the tungsten negate some of the "sensitivity" advantage tungsten has over lead ? A-Jay Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted January 17, 2012 Author Super User Posted January 17, 2012 Good point, A-Jay. You're thinking pratical, while I was thinking appearance. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 What exactly are you trying to do? I've put tungsten powder into senko style baits before. Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted January 17, 2012 Author Super User Posted January 17, 2012 I'm in the process of making a jig alternative for MA. I made a pseudo jig using a tungsten sinker and paint on tungsten just doesn't seem to hold up, so I was wondering if you could dip the sinker. My jig is in the Northeast Forum under "Jigs for Mass?"...lead is now out BTW, I hope all is well with you GMAN! Quote
Bass Dude Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 I don't think the plastic would stick to the weight. After it hits some cover the plastic is going to come right off. I use a long spoon to stir my plastic as I'm pouring, once it cools, you can pull it clean off. Quote
FuzzyGrub Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 I haven't played around with tungsten. I would think powder paint would still be the right answer. Does it chip too easy or something? Quote
jkarol24 Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 or maybe try an epoxy jig paint with multiple coats, then a few clear coats??? Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Good to hear from ya Jig! If your pouring yourself your best alternative is tin/bismuth alloys. I've never powder coated tungsten. I'd probably spray paint it then use some devcon for a clear coat on it. You could also try some Plasti dip from Home Depot. It might work. Its the same stuff they dip tool handles in. Plastic wont hold up. Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted January 17, 2012 Author Super User Posted January 17, 2012 I haven't played around with tungsten. I would think powder paint would still be the right answer. Does it chip too easy or something? You're probably right about the powder paint, FuzzyGrub. Tungsten is so darn hard that I don't think any paint would last very long. Thanks for the reply Bass Dude, that's good to know. jkarol24, not a bad idea! BTW, welcome to BR! GMAN, my buddy uses the Plasti Dip method, I forgot all about that. I like the Devcon clear coat idea as well. Thanks for all your help guys! Very much appreciated! Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 17, 2012 Super User Posted January 17, 2012 Have you tried coloring it with a Sharpie ? A-Jay Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted January 17, 2012 Author Super User Posted January 17, 2012 I haven't A-Jay. My not yet teen daughter usually paints them with nail polish for me...LOL...She has a blast....LOL Quote
Super User webertime Posted January 18, 2012 Super User Posted January 18, 2012 Sharpie will rub off. I had some I did last spring and the color rubbed off on my fingers this past October. I like the Devcon Idea! Quote
heyvern Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Hard as nails nail polish works about as good and last about as long and is way cheaper. Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Super User Posted January 19, 2012 Thanks for your opinions guys. Trial and error can be expensive...LOL Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 22, 2012 Super User Posted January 22, 2012 If it is a plain tungsten sinker I saw somewhere that people were heating them with a torch to make them black. Allen Quote
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