Sinker Tip

08-19-05, 10:18 PM

Does anyone know how to dull the shine off of tungsten sinkers, using chemicals? Iv'e heard of it done before, just wondering what to use.

Thanks.

Rebbasser · 08-19-05, 10:30 PM

Try dunking them in a Coke. Works for lead sinkers. I don't know if it would work on tungsten. I always spray paint my sinkers flat black, but once again don't know if it would work on tungsten. I think if you just use them it will take care of itself..

dts · 08-21-05, 07:50 AM

I use toothpaste. It sounds crazy but have you seen what it does to car paint. It will take it off. I have found that having a flashy color on it brings the fish home but it depends on the fish and how agressive they are.

lizardsrule · 08-21-05, 10:00 AM

rough it up on a rock, or sandpaper.

Lizards

bassnman30 · 08-21-05, 01:46 PM

You can get some Tru-Tungsten weights that are colored. Not cheap but the color won't come off.

haynesn12 · 08-21-05, 04:14 PM

yea the tungsten weights i have are red. like bassnman said they are not cheap. i also use the gremlin bismuth sinkers because the gray coating on them isnt shinny and there cheaper

zooker · 08-21-05, 04:18 PM

paint them . you would think that if you are paying a $1.50 each for a sinker it would be painted a dull color..

zooker

Mac1 · 08-22-05, 08:32 AM

If you want a color, try going over them with a Sharpie Permanent Marker....you will get a really nice metallic color going over the shine and they then will not be quite so bright. If you use the sandpaper as suggested and then a marker, you will have a low luster color you can use to match or contrast with the lure.

08-19-05, 10:18 PM	#1
Stephen F Guest Posts: n/a	Sinker Tip Does anyone know how to dull the shine off of tungsten sinkers, using chemicals? Iv'e heard of it done before, just wondering what to use. Thanks.

08-19-05, 10:30 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Try dunking them in a Coke. Works for lead sinkers. I don't know if it would work on tungsten. I always spray paint my sinkers flat black, but once again don't know if it would work on tungsten. I think if you just use them it will take care of itself.. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

08-21-05, 10:00 AM	#4
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	rough it up on a rock, or sandpaper. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

08-21-05, 01:46 PM	#5
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	You can get some Tru-Tungsten weights that are colored. Not cheap but the color won't come off. __________________ Lexington,NC.

08-21-05, 04:14 PM	#6
haynesn12 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: orono,maine Posts: 74	yea the tungsten weights i have are red. like bassnman said they are not cheap. i also use the gremlin bismuth sinkers because the gray coating on them isnt shinny and there cheaper __________________ orono or canton,maine

08-21-05, 07:50 AM	#3
dts BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Japan Posts: 22	I use toothpaste. It sounds crazy but have you seen what it does to car paint. It will take it off. I have found that having a flashy color on it brings the fish home but it depends on the fish and how agressive they are.

08-21-05, 04:18 PM	#7
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	paint them . you would think that if you are paying a $1.50 each for a sinker it would be painted a dull color.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

08-22-05, 08:32 AM	#8
Mac1 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 183	If you want a color, try going over them with a Sharpie Permanent Marker....you will get a really nice metallic color going over the shine and they then will not be quite so bright. If you use the sandpaper as suggested and then a marker, you will have a low luster color you can use to match or contrast with the lure.

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