siebler_custom_baits Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 How long does it take for a heat gun to heat the jig to the proper temp. How many of you use this methode of heating? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 I have one of the industrial paint remover type heat guns with two settings, high and low. On high with 1/16 and 1/8 oz. jigs, about 4 or 5 seconds, if not slightly less. Its really too hot for the 1/16 oz jigs, especially flat ones like the minow head Do-it molds. Round ones are not too bad but you can melt the 1/16 oz. in a blink. Once they soften their gone. One nice thing is that if they're not quite hot enough, you can heat them up again and the paint will either flow enough to cover them or you can put them back in the paint. I've made some pretty nice looking two tone jigs. When you get to 1/2 jigs it takes considerably more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 I have to use a heat gun with white powder paint... that is my particular problem child, it helps...just let it run for a few to get to max temp. I like that coffee can trick mentioned too, good stuff, JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
