fishtr417 Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Hi All: We will be casting some jigs with cast in weed guards and I would like to know how I keep the paint (will be dipping hopefully) off and out of the guard filaments. I can't find a mold that would allow us to glue in later after the jig is cast. I sure would appreciate the advice. Thanks, fishtr417 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass1jay Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 If you are using a liquid paint it will be difficult to keep the paint out of the weed guard .You could build a fixture and hide most of the weed guard and spray your paint I have done 1000's like that before powder paint came out.I prefer components sytems powder paint with a fluid bed availabe at TJ's Tackle then baking your jig at 225 to 250 for 25 minutes makes a super tough finish.You can poor the head without the weed guard paint them and then glue the guard in as far as molds DO IT Corp has many styles with optional steel pins in place of the weed guard while pooring.Pull out the pin paint and glue the guard in after paint is cured.I still like the powder paint the best.Hope this info helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcKid Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 417, I pour my jigs with the weedgaurd cast in. I use powder paints. I cut aluminum foil the length of the weedgaurd an 1&5/8" by 2"wide. Then i take a pen & wrap the foil around it like rolling a cigarette, place the foil over the weedgaurd, shape it so its snug, (but dont twist the foil or it will twist the fibers, if you bake them they'll stay that way). And leave a little gap above the bottom foil edge and the jig head. After i wrap the foil, I heat the jig @ 250-265 in a toaster oven for 20-25min. then dip it in paint, tap of the excess powder, hang em in the oven and bake em same temp as b4 for 3o minutes. When there done, pull the foil off and your weedgaurds good as long as you didn't get it tooo HOT. Should have a great paintjob and weedgaurd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 This topic has come up before many times. You will have to do trial and error on what works for you. I' m not here to judge what's right or wrong. I use to dip jigs in vinyl paint . Never again. It's too messy, and it gave me a really bad headache. Now I use powder paint only. Brand of paint is personal choice. A lot of guys here like Pro-Tech. Excellent paint, kind of expensive. A fluid bed is a must for production runs, usually one color application. If you are not going to paint a lot, a fluid bed is a waste of money, however nice to have. If you do multi-colors, you will rarely use a fluid bed again, maybe for a base color, but even now I rarely use my fluid bed. I pour all my jigs with out the weed guards. I believe I get better paint job this way. This is only my opinion. There are lots of ways to get the job done. The two posts above mine have some good info for you to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtr417 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Great responses...I really appreciate it....fishtr417!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troul Hawk Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I agree with Cadman above. Try it both ways, If you have a drill bit kit, go through the drill bits until you find one that will let you close the mold with it inserted into the weedguard cavity. You can then powder coat and then epoxy the weedguard in later. Much mo better, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coy B Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 i use drinking straws or scrink tubing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
