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Title: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: mario on February 22, 2012, 09:29:57 PM
got wad of j plugs looking to renovate ie sand down repaint and laquer any ideas how i go about this got few of my own any imput appreciated :D
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: rubberwellie on March 27, 2012, 08:19:29 PM
Sand them down with fine sandpaper to remove any old flaky paint
Give them a good wipe down with white spirit using an old rag
Apply a couple of coats of primer
Paint the lures your chosen colours
Finish with clear coat

Plastikote aerosols from B&Q are pretty good as are car paints from the likes of Halfords
Apply the paint in thin layers so that it doesn't run and leave to dry between layers
Use a bobbin of some sort that you can leave the lure on whilst it dries then simply spin to do the other side - no fingerprints this way...
I would do this in a shed or garage with the door open rather than in the house, try not to inhale any toxins  :shock:
I'd consider practising on one or two lures before sanding down a load of decent useable plugs

You can buy stick on eyes of different sizes from Glasgow Angling Centre or simply paint them yourself
You can create scale like patterns by holding a fine net tight over the lure whilst spraying - don't use your wifes expensive undies  :lol:
An airbrush is recommended, you can get them fairly cheaply off ebay
Have a look on Youtube, you'll find some useful videos on there

I'm no expert myself but I hope you find this helpful.  I wouldn't mind seeing some before and after pics.

Cheers,
Sean
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: happyhooker on April 02, 2012, 09:02:24 AM
Quote from: mario on February 22, 2012, 09:29:57 PM
got wad of j plugs looking to renovate ie sand down repaint and laquer any ideas how i go about this got few of my own any imput appreciated :D
Mario- let me know how you get on, would like to see the finished items, got a few you can do for me! Haha :D
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: mario on April 02, 2012, 03:10:49 PM
Quote from: happyhooker on April 02, 2012, 09:02:24 AM
Mario- let me know how you get on, would like to see the finished items, got a few you can do for me! Haha :D
maybe next time i meet you at the water brian you might talk to me instead of my plugs :D :D :makefun
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: Otter Spotter on April 02, 2012, 03:38:10 PM
Cant you just buff them up with a J cloth  :lol:

(Very poor, I know)
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: rubberwellie on April 02, 2012, 05:42:30 PM
Quote from: Otter Spotter on April 02, 2012, 03:38:10 PM
Cant you just buff them up with a J cloth  :lol:

(Very poor, I know)

It's a long winter!  Painting old lures gives you something to do when the withdrawal symptoms kick in  :D
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: happyhooker on April 02, 2012, 09:16:00 PM
Quote from: mario on April 02, 2012, 03:10:49 PM
maybe next time i meet you at the water brian you might talk to me instead of my plugs :D :D :makefun
To be fair mate, they are better looking than you, haha!  when are you up next?
Have done a couple j plugs, didnt have the colours in stock i wanted so i improvised with some tired ones!
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: happyhooker on April 02, 2012, 09:21:10 PM
Quote from: rubberwellie on April 02, 2012, 05:42:30 PM
It's a long winter!  Painting old lures gives you something to do when the withdrawal symptoms kick in  :D
its a long long winter! You find yourself doing strange things! I phoned another angler up one sun ( you know who you are)! To have a chat, he was sat in his boat in his garage havin a brew and a fag- just so happens i was sat in my boat havin a brew- on my feckin drive!
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: mario on April 02, 2012, 09:26:12 PM
Quote from: happyhooker on April 02, 2012, 09:21:10 PM
its a long long winter! You find yourself doing strange things! I phoned another angler up one sun ( you know who you are)! To have a chat, he was sat in his boat in his garage havin a brew and a fag- just so happens i was sat in my boat havin a brew- on my feckin drive!
god yer a sad old cunt,did you hear what happened when i left awe on the towtruck could only happen to me :D
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: happyhooker on April 02, 2012, 09:29:38 PM
What happened, saw your car had gone and your boat was trailored.
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: mario on April 02, 2012, 09:30:57 PM
Quote from: happyhooker on April 02, 2012, 09:29:38 PM
What happened, saw your car had gone and your boat was trailored.
breakdown truck broke down half way to inverery :crap
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: happyhooker on April 02, 2012, 09:33:28 PM
You had a good week then! Haha
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: mario on April 02, 2012, 09:42:19 PM
Quote from: happyhooker on April 02, 2012, 09:33:28 PM
You had a good week then! Haha
yae couldny script it mate,when you back up,gies a bell ill pm ,ma number get a decent catch up :D
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: Traditionalist on April 04, 2012, 03:31:29 PM
Get this book, really excellent;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Wooden-Fishing-Lures-Rousseau/dp/1565234464/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1333545236&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Wooden-Fishing-Lures-Rousseau/dp/1565234464/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1333545236&sr=1-1)

Tells you all you need to know, whether you are making new lures or refurbishing. It's 160 pages. Here's a couple of sample pages;

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4716/lures1.jpg) (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/lures1.jpg/)
(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/8906/lures2.jpg) (http://img716.imageshack.us/i/lures2.jpg/)
(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/1261/lures3.jpg) (http://img846.imageshack.us/i/lures3.jpg/)

TL
MC
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: Inchlaggan on April 04, 2012, 03:51:22 PM
Quote from: Mike Connor on April 04, 2012, 03:31:29 PM
Get this book, really excellent;
That is exactly the sort of forum post that gets the forum a bad name - at least as far as SWMBO is concerned.
"Yet another book of ruddy fishing projects, when you're not fishing or typing pish about it, you're in that ruddy workshop making stuff to go fishing. Exactly how many reels, lures and flies do you need?"
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: Traditionalist on April 04, 2012, 04:02:51 PM
Quote from: Inchlaggan on April 04, 2012, 03:51:22 PM
That is exactly the sort of forum post that gets the forum a bad name - at least as far as SWMBO is concerned.
"Yet another book of ruddy fishing projects, when you're not fishing or typing pish about it, you're in that ruddy workshop making stuff to go fishing. Exactly how many reels, lures and flies do you need?"

The number of reels, lures, flies, and forum visits required by any reasonable married angler is directly proportional to the number of times his wife complains about it.  Unreasonable married anglers may require more, especially if they have unreasonable wives! :)

For those among you who are not yet smothered in marital bliss, a cautionary tale................

What does one use, when trying, really excellent flies to dub ?
where may it be obtained, from what , and how? Aye there's the rub,
some flies may well be tied,with fur from various coloured cats,
but by far the better bodies, are those made from common rats.

Also useful are the furs from squirrels moles and shrews,
these will provide essential browns and reds, and even greys and blues,
Water rat and beaver, muskrat, mouse, and water dog,
provide the finest hair and fur which when wetted, will not clog.

Coypu, camel, pig, and hedgehog, and pubic hair, from rams,
Andalusian virgins are also good, (you must remove the wams),
Red bearded beggars, new born seals, and of course great polar bears
all these things you must procure, if you wish to tie with hairs.

Before you venture out at first, to lay up your treasured store,
read lots of ancient angling books, full of arcane lore.
Your stomach must be strong it's true, and your gorge be well controlled
When skinning voles and rats, and mice and cats, you must remain quite cold.

The furs so got, are of the best, and dress the finest flies,
and may be improved even more, by judicious use of dyes,
Picric acid, turmeric, carbol , and urine from an ass,
obtain them all, and store them well, they will all come to pass.

Should you desire at some far future date, the fair sex to espouse,
conceal your horde most carefully, or it may her ire arouse.
Especially the Andalusian stuff, if found may cause some strife,
but even harmless things like donkey piss, can also cost a wife.

Explain the needs for all these things, before your wife you wed,
or you may discover far too late, that she has a stubborn head.
Choose carefully brother piscator, but not quite as for fur or dyes,
You can always get another wife, but not always excellent flies !

TL
MC
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: mario on April 04, 2012, 06:20:31 PM
Quote from: Mike Connor on April 04, 2012, 03:31:29 PM
Get this book, really excellent;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Wooden-Fishing-Lures-Rousseau/dp/1565234464/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1333545236&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Wooden-Fishing-Lures-Rousseau/dp/1565234464/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1333545236&sr=1-1)

Tells you all you need to know, whether you are making new lures or refurbishing. It's 160 pages. Here's a couple of sample pages;
cheers mike just what i was looking for,ordered already cheers again  :D :D :D
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: Inchlaggan on April 14, 2012, 03:23:52 PM
Quote from: mario on April 04, 2012, 06:20:31 PM
cheers mike just what i was looking for,ordered already cheers again  :D :D :D
My copy arrived today, gotta agree- excellent- thanks for the "heads-up" Mike
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: Traditionalist on April 14, 2012, 04:44:31 PM
My pleasure. Glad you like it.  The plugs all work. Have had fish on every one of them. Pike, Seatrout, and a few others.

TL
MC
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: mario on April 15, 2012, 01:47:40 AM
Quote from: Mike Connor on April 14, 2012, 04:44:31 PM
My pleasure. Glad you like it.  The plugs all work. Have had fish on every one of them. Pike, Seatrout, and a few others.

TL
MC
cheers mike great wee book cant wait to get started on these plugs :D :D
Title: Re: refurbishing j plugs
Post by: Traditionalist on April 15, 2012, 02:07:35 AM
Quote from: mario on April 15, 2012, 01:47:40 AM
cheers mike great wee book cant wait to get started on these plugs :D :D

It's a lot of fun, and once you have made a couple you can get very professional looking results.  Saves a lot of money as well, some commercial plugs are now ridiculously expensive.

TL
MC