overspray Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 How does everyone keep the powder paint from building up and closing off the eyes of the hook? I would like to not have any paint at all around the eye, but need a good idea on doing it. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsrat76 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 On 3/15/2010 at 2:07 AM, overspray said: How does everyone keep the powder paint from building up and closing off the eyes of the hook? I would like to not have any paint at all around the eye, but need a good idea on doing it. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help Try hemostats or Coat at a lower temp., Flatsrat76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Dont heat the side of the jig that the eye is on. You will still get an even coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I use needle nose vice grips and close them over the hook eye. I paint with a fluid bed and put on the smallest amount of paint I can get. That eliminates paint in the hook eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 In between heating batchs of jig heads I clean the eyes on the ones I've dipped. After curing they're nice an clean and I don't worry about it. Fatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overspray Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Sounds like some tips and tricks Thanks for the help guys. I'll let you know how they come out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzeback185 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Best way I found to do it is to paint all your heads the take a paper clip and straighten it out clamp it on one end with your hemostats and heat it red hot then run it threw eye it will melt it all off and its quick and easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
