ddl Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 hello i dont like the powder paint,chip to easely for my taste. so i wondering if anybody know a good way to paint them with airbrush or something else,that is more chip resistant. than powder. i know that exist but i really would like to know how feel free to pm me if you want thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 DDl, you must be doing something different with you painting methods because powder is more chip resistant that anything else I used, however the only paint worth putting on a jig besides powder is vinyl. Vinyl moves with the jig such as if your jig head develops a dent, the finish will conform rather than chip but it will chip eventually. Do you cure your powder painted jigs after painting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 DDl, you must be doing something different with you painting methods because powder is more chip resistant that anything else I used, however the only paint worth putting on a jig besides powder is vinyl. Vinyl moves with the jig such as if your jig head develops a dent, the finish will conform rather than chip but it will chip eventually. Do you cure your powder painted jigs after painting? yes i cure,like they suggest. some spinnerbaits like marv's m@g use real paint and the thing they made is at least 50% more chip resistant than any powder painted head. a shop near my home also make some spinnerbaits head that are painted and the thing is very chip resistant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrs5kprs Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 yes i cure,like they suggest. some spinnerbaits like marv's m@g use real paint and the thing they made is at least 50% more chip resistant than any powder painted head. a shop near my home also make some spinnerbaits head that are painted and the thing is very chip resistant Cure time & heat is very much dependent on color. Would be interested in finding which color(s) are causing problems. Even dragging FB heads in rocks we usually wear the jig out or break it off before we damage the paint. What brand of paint were you dipping? Age? Clearcoat? As above, vinyl is really the only other practical alternative. For black heads onbig jigs you can use Plasti-Dip with decent results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 that was do-it brands with a 2 part epoxy over it black=fail same thing for chartreuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) maybe the secret technic is the same that they use for blades paiting? Edited November 16, 2009 by ddl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppermiss_rat316 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 maybe the secret technic is the same that they use for blades paiting? Check your cure temps, the oven you use for curing might be off. Also if you are putting on the paint to thick it will chip out easier. I cure at almost 400 degrees and you can't chip the paint if you try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 maybe the secret technic is the same that they use for blades paiting? ddl, There is no secret technique. I will agree with the others. Vinyl is the best if you want single colors. The only problem is the smell and you can't do multi-colors with vinyl paint. I use up to six colors. Since the smell bothers me, I use powder paint. If painted and cure correctly, it will not chip off. I lose more jigs before I worry about paint chipping off. Also you can clear coat your jigs and blades with a powder clearcoat or epoxy if you want them to last longer. If you're interested I can show you some pics of epoxy coated jigs. PM me your e-mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted November 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 wow so cute when i it pm the page is turning gray,nothing more. please leave me a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
