My Finger Pick Idea

Robert Rhea · From: Panama City, Florida, USA

So I bought a few different brands of finger picks to try out, and I found out I like the ProPik. I've read a lot of threads about picks falling off, so I tried a couple of things, and this is what worked well for me. First I used blue painter's tape to mask off the area I didn't want to spray. Then I held the taped end with plyers and applied the spray. Then I used a small jewelers screw driver to punch thru the holes. They have a pretty nice feel. Just a little bit sticky with minimal material added to the thickness. Here is what I used and a few picks of the finished picks. Let me know what you think.

Tom Gorr · From: Three Hills, Alberta

I think you're onto something!

BTW...I also really like the propiks...the long shank thumb pick in particular...

Tony Dingus · From: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA

Have you had any problem with the paint peeling off ?

Tony

Robert Rhea · From: Panama City, Florida, USA

No problems with peeling, yet. But it's only been a week and I've only played with them once so far...haven't had much playing time with Christmas just around the corner. I should be able to play for several hours this weekend, so we'll see how they hold up.

Jack Goodson · From: new brockton,alabama (deceased)

bob, send me a couple to test drive ?....ha ha....jack

Larry Baker · From: Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.

I also use Pro pics, but have no trouble keeping them on. I like the zookie thumb pics.
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Robert Rhea · From: Panama City, Florida, USA

Jack, I can actually send you a pair of Dunlop .020's. That was the first ones I tried. If it didn't turn out well, I didn't want to mess up my ProPiks. lol
So let me know if you're serious and I'll get them in the mail on Monday or Tuesday.

Jack Goodson · From: new brockton,alabama (deceased)

bob, i am serious, just want to try them as far as fit etc. i will send my address to you later....thanks jack

Bill Ford · From: Graniteville SC Aiken

Robert, If they peel off, try bead blasting the area before you coat. BF
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Bobby D. Jones · From: West Virginia, USA

I have been watching the advertisement on TV where the guy sprays the screen door in the bottom of the boat and it seals and floats. I been wondering if it would work to coat picks with. Looks like this is similar spray and works great for you. Thanks for the Tip and your experiments.

Jim Reynolds · From: Franklin, Pa 16323

I use either National or JF picks. Mostly JF's and never have a problem with them coming off. I do have a set of Pro, but the gauge is a little light for me.
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Roger Shackelton · From: MINNESOTA (deceased)

Has anyone checked the MSDS Sheet on any harmful effects to long term skin contact with Rustoleum???

Roger

Robert Rhea · From: Panama City, Florida, USA

Good question Roger, and thanks for the reminder about the concern. I checked the MSDS and I've copied and pasted the part on Hazard Identification:

2. Hazard Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Harmful if inhaled.
May affect the brain or nervous system causing dizziness, headache or nausea. Contents Under Pressure. May cause eye, skin, or
respiratory tract irritation. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye irritation.
Use ventilation necessary to keep exposures below recommended exposure limits, if any. Vapor Harmful. Causes Eye, Skin, Nose,
and Throat Irritation.

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
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EYE CONTACT:
Causes Serious Eye Irritation

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
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SKIN CONTACT:
May cause skin irritation. Allergic reactions are possible.

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
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INHALATION:
High gas, vapor, mist or dust concentrations may be harmful if inhaled. High
vapor concentrations are irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Harmful if inhaled. Avoid breathing fumes, spray, vapors, or
mist. Prolonged or excessive inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation.

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
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INGESTION:
Harmful if swallowed.

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
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CHRONIC HAZARDS:
Overexposure to xylene in laboratory animals has been associated with
liver abnormalities, kidney, lung, spleen, eye and blood damage as well as reproductive disorders. Effects in humans, due to chronic
overexposure, have included liver, cardiac abnormalities and nervous system damage. IARC lists Ethylbenzene as a possible
human carcinogen (group 2B). May cause central nervous system disorder (e.g., narcosis involving a loss of coordination,
weakness, fatigue, mental confusion, and blurred vision) and/or damage. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged
occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. High concentrations may lead to central
nervous system effects (drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, headaches, paralysis, and blurred vision) and/or damage.

PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:
Eye Contact, Ingestion, Inhalation, Skin Absorption, Skin Contact.
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The MSDS doesn't define "overexposure", but I'm guessing that it is refering to "if sprayed directly on your skin". We'll see what happens after I play a 4 hour gig.

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