Mercury Posted April 17, 2003 Report Share Posted April 17, 2003 Got a question. Afer seeing some of your work I thought I might try and make a few spinners from the molds and stuff I have. Q1, Powdercoating? is it possible? Or do you use a air brush for liquid based paints? Give me a few days Im sure I will have more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted April 17, 2003 Report Share Posted April 17, 2003 Wow, I must make this look too easy! Glad you have decided to mold you a few and I know you will find it a rewarding experience as well as a lot of fun. Powder paint works fine and produces a very durable finish. If you have messed with it before; you shouldn't have any problems, white is what I use the most in powder and it is the hardest color to use (for me at least). I use a heat gun from ACE hardware to prep the head and later to smooth the paint out with. I usually use acrylic or enamel to add the color over the top if it is a two color head. This isn't very cost effective and IS very time consuming, but worth it if you are just making personal baits. For larger production, unless you have the set up for powder coating large numbers of heads, I would recommend something you can spray: be it acrylic, laquer, enamel, whatever you like. Ok, ready for Q2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted April 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2003 I was thinking if i dip it, the hook will be covered too. (dont want that) Soo does he powder coat it? Hmm, how does he keep the hook clean and the wire form clean too? I dont have my airbrush anymore, sooo thats out of the question, Oh I have what I thought was white powder coating ended up being a clear glow coat. Im thinking of doing inline spinners, I have good luck on thoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted April 17, 2003 Report Share Posted April 17, 2003 With the heat gun and being careful you shouldn't have that much on the hook itself, just the shank. And it can be "snapped" right off with a pair of needlenose or a utility knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted April 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2003 cool beans thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted April 17, 2003 Report Share Posted April 17, 2003 Anytime my friend, Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted May 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2003 Here is a few of the spinners I just made up. With that new shad scent Im using and the barbed collar of the mold I get some really combanations with the 3" split tail under the skirt. ( pic 3) Actualy it was fun doing somthing else besides just plastics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuggermanBob Posted May 11, 2003 Report Share Posted May 11, 2003 Hi. Excuse the 'but-in' but could you cover the hook with petrol. jelly or silicone spray to keep the paint from sticking to the hooks? It would be a shame to not use what you want to make your lures with! good luck, bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maze Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 I like them ! How have they done for you ? maze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
