Getting ready to make lures, plugs, spinners, spoons, jigs, flies...this winter. I am leery of what type of paint to use. I have 2 kinds of lung issues, including asthma & asbestos exposure. Fresh paint fumes give me a lot of trouble. I can't handle fumes from spray paint. I hope i can apply paint with a small brush. I don't think i can handle silk screening spray brush. Don't know about power paint. Any ideas out there?    Chuck Harrington   

Chuck, try nail polish or brush on hobby paint.  Can you use powder coating?

 

 

LM since 2005 Bushwacker Deputy Sherif from S.E. Pa.

I use Testor Enamel Model Paint.Seems to work good and there really isn't any fumes.
Sam, Lycoming County North Central PA NAFC Life Member ,Angler Legacy Ambassador

You might choose your "Paint" area carefully and possibly be able to set up some sort of exhaust fan. Another option is a mask with carbon filters. You have to change the filters regularly so setting up to paint several items at a time would be a good idea. Do you know which solvents you react negatively to? Maybe you can sort out some of the possibilities that way. MSDS sheets should be available for them, I know, that sounds like a LOT of trouble but they will tell you exactly is in the paint.

I have recently started a tackle manufacturing business and wanted to paint all winter in my garage. I wanted something that was non-toxic and non-flammable. CS Coatings in Wisconsin can help you out! They offer powder paint (which is safe to use indoors) and also a great line of water based paints and water based airbrush paints. In addition to this, they're really great people to deal with!

Here's a link to their web site:

http://www.csipaint.com/index.asp

Good Luck,

Bill

 

THANKS for all the info...i don't know about the powder paint...i heard you have to add a little heat to the lead head or metal lure....just testing the waters ..so to speak...need to be careful!!  Also thinking of using some glow paint.         Chuck

This site has quite a large selection of paints, and other lure making accessories.

 

Also, they  have tips on how to properly apply the paint.

 

http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/fishin...ure-paint/

Chuck: I use the powder paint frequently and have no trouble with it. I use left over candle stubs from holiday dinners to heat the lures and have had no problem. Be aware that the glow paint I have used (Pro-Tec) needed a base coat of white, without it the glow came out almost black when viewed in daylight. With the base coat the green glow came out a nice med. green. Tom
Fishin' fool in NE Illinois