ALLCITY guy Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 Does anyone have any comments on using a fluid bed for powder coating jigs? Is this something that is really needed or can someone new to powder coating and jig making get by without? Great site and appreciate everyone's help and info!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 I too have never tried powder painting. Is it possible & practical to spoon the powder onto the heated head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYbassman Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 You really don't need a fluid bed. It's a convenience, if you plan to make alot of jigs it's the way to go. If you only make small quantities, it's not needed. Just heat up the jig heads, fluff up the jar of powder paint by shaking it with the lid on, then dip the head into the powder. Lastly just tap the hook on the side of the powder jar to release the extra unmelted powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Does anyone have any comments on using a fluid bed for powder coating jigs? Is this something that is really needed or can someone new to powder coating and jig making get by without?Great site and appreciate everyone's help and info!!!!!!!! When I started powder painting, I did exactly what KYbassman did(does). You do not need a fluid bed, unless you are going to do hundreds of jigs. The fluid bed speeds up the process tremendously. I only use a fluid bed for base coats, and one color applications. When I do my 4-5 multi-color powder painting, it is all done one color at a time, with all my powder colors and a paint brush. As far as I'm concerned, that is the only way, I can control my color and my blending technique. You can do some very impressive things with powder paint, little imagination, and tons and tons of practice. If you want, PM me your e-mail, and I can send you my tutorial, on muti-color powder painting. Also go to www.tjstackle.com Benjamin has a video tutorial on his website which is excellent. With all this info and all the guys here, we'll get you painting like Lenardo Da Vinci in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Ditto KYbassman and cadman - brushes and dipping provide better detail. The important thing is to practise. Use the search function for techniques and tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcl58 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 a blender, not the wifes blender but a throw down blender ( metal ) works better. take and hang your heads in a oven on a metal plate (plate same diameter as the top of blender) and heat to 300/degr. or your desired temp. poor powder in the blender. place heated jig heads and metal lid atop the blender. jigs are hanging about 3 to 4 inches inside the blender. turn on blender, powder paint is blown all over the heated heads. i don't know if this would work but always wanted to try it. i hang out in the soft plastic forum its best that i move on back over there. good luck and let me know if it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
