psilvers Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I just started pouring some spinnerbaits and I was wondering how you guys powder paint the heads. I generally use a fluid bed for powder painting my jigs, but this doesn't seem to be a practical solution without modifying the fluid bed. Thanks for your help, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Pete, Ever since I went multi-color, I rarely use my fluid bed anymore. I find I can paint any jigs or spinnerbaits with my current process with excellent quality just as fast. Maybe one color would be faster, but you can’t do multi-color with powder paint in a fluid bed. JMHO. I use the powder painting system for all my jigs and spinnerbaits, that are outlined in my tutorial. If you want to see some pics of my spinnerbaits, PM me your e-mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papamark Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Cadman has a great sit up, but like you I had to find something different that worked for me. I found a Sifter that is really fine, after heating the lead I Tap the sifter over the lead head and it covers great. You have to try and see what works for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie7915 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Cadman, where do I look to find this tutorial? I was about to order a fluid bed for spinnerbaits but if there is a good way to do it without me spending $50 I'm all ears. Thanks, Jimmie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) Cadman,where do I look to find this tutorial? I was about to order a fluid bed for spinnerbaits but if there is a good way to do it without me spending $50 I'm all ears. Thanks, Jimmie Like papamark said, you have to find what works for you. Also as I stated in my above response, this is just my opinion. Fluid beds do have there place in jigs and spinnerbaits. They are mainly for one color applications, but can be used for two colors, I guess. Since I don't use them anymore like some guys do here, maybe someone else will chime in. Once you get past 2 colors I personally can't see how you can put more colors on without colors overlapping other colors in a fluid bed. I just find it is easier to use my system, since I created it and I get excellent results. There are many ways to paint jigs and spinnerbaits, so I'm not saying my way is the only way. If you want to buy a fluid bed, then it will serve you well. I would suggst you buy it from www.tjstackle.com. Benjamin's fluid beds always work right out of the box. If you want my tutorial to see how I paint my jigs, PM me your e-mail, and we'll take it from there... Edited November 9, 2008 by cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted November 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Cadman, Thanks for the info. I can't find your tutorial. that is disappointing because your paint jobs are spectacular! Thanks, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Cadman,Thanks for the info. I can't find your tutorial. that is disappointing because your paint jobs are spectacular! Thanks, Pete Pete PM me your e-mail. BTW thanks for the compliment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTDuckman Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 If you are powder painting a single color, just head the head portion with a heat gun and dip the head, hook first into the fluid bed. The paint will only adhere to the lead if you only head the lead. I took would be very interested to learn the multi-color powder painting concept. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 If you are powder painting a single color, just head the head portion with a heat gun and dip the head, hook first into the fluid bed. The paint will only adhere to the lead if you only head the lead.I took would be very interested to learn the multi-color powder painting concept. Tim Tim, PM me your e-mail.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
