gdowney Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 I am using powder paint to paint some 1/32 jig heads. The problem that I am haveing is that the powder is not sticking to some of the jig heads or some parts of the jig head. I am heating the jig heads over a gas stove and then dipping them into the powder before bakeing them. Do I need to prep these jig heads with something before I start? I am heating the jig heads for 10 secounds any longer with the small heads the lead will melt off. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Candy Bait Company Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 It should be working fine and no prep work is needed other then scraping off a mold seam. You have a small head to dip so there should not be an issue. Sounds like you are heating it up enough. Are you are rotating the bait over the flame? Are you dipping into the paint jar or using a fluid bed? A fluid bed is the better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Try swishing them in the powder for more coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdowney Posted August 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 I'm rotating them over an open flame to try and get the heat distributed as equally as possible for the 10 secounds. 12 secounds and the lead falls off so I can not go any longer than 10 secounds. I am also shakeing the powder jar before using to try and get the powder fluffed before dipping. I ordered a fluid bed from TJ's so maybe this will help. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I believe I know what your problem is and I might be able to help you. You say it takes 10 seconds to heat a 1/32oz jig head, well if that is the case then you are using a real low flame on that gas stove and I'll bet what is happening is the head is getting full of carbon or soot and keeping the paint from bonding. I only had that happen once when I had my propane tank empty out on me with only 1 jig left so I figured I'd use my zippo lighter and within 5 seconds the jig was black and were the jig had the most soot build up is where the paint didn't adhere, do yourself a favor and go to the hardware store and fork out $12 and get a tourch and a propane tank or spend a bit more and get a heat gun, not only will you not have to worry about the paint covering the jig but you'll save a bunch of time since a 1/32oz jig would be heated in about 3 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cub48 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I use a wagner heat gun take a pair of pliers heat the jig about 5 seconds dip in the power and tap on the side of the jar of power hang on a rack put in the oven for 20 mins. if the power melts when you put it in the power it is too hot . I use a paint pen to put the eye on for looks. Cub48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdowney Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 I've got a tourch that I will try. I may go to the local auto paint store and get a heat gun. I ordered a fluid bed and clamps from TJ'S that should be here in the next day or two. Hopefully this will help me out. Thanks for the pointers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippinfool Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I second the heat gun. Don't let the lead melt off into the heat gun. If the lead starts to shine it's about to fall off the hook. A small jig head with a heat gun should only take 2-3 seconds. Be very careful the heat gun stay's HOT for a long time. I made the mistake of grabbing the nozzle 15 minutes after I turned it off....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
