Paxamus Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Hey Guys, Can you remelt jigs that have already been powderpainted? I have a bunch that the paint cured over the hook eyes and was wondering could I remelt them to reuse the lead?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Yes, you could remelt them but you need to do it outside because you'll have a lot of smoke and fumes. Be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zib Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 I melt down the old jigs that I snag while jigging the Detroit River for musky. I use my cast iron pot instead of my Lee pot because I don't want my Lee pot to get clogged with paint, rust etc. I use the side burner on my BBQ grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxamus Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Thanks, I have one of the little pots and I will just plug it in outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirkfan Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Hey Guys, Can you remelt jigs that have already been powderpainted? I have a bunch that the paint cured over the hook eyes and was wondering could I remelt them to reuse the lead?? You don't need to remelt them, just take a paper clip, straighten it out, heat the end red hot and stick through the eye, melts a smooth hole through the powdercoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxamus Posted December 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Even after it has been cured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Yes, even after it has been cured. You can also reuse the hooks if you melt the lead off. If you want to keep the paint off in the first place, hold the jig with pliers or hemos. over the eye when you dip them. Also only heat the head to where a light coat of powder is on them and dusty looking not slick. Then bake the finish on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
