Painter1 Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Is a mold release spray a good idea for jig heads that will be painted? I have heard that "blacking" the cavity by holding it above a candle works also. Thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyGrub Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 I used the Franklin Arsonel mold release and had no issues with residue on jig heads or issues with powder painting. I haven't used the candle method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 (edited) FuzzyGrub is correct, I use it extensively as well and never had an issue. My suggestion to you is to not use candle smoke as a release agent. From my experience, it has never worked for me, it is very messy and gets all over your hands and clothes, and finally the smoke emits an oil from the candle which goes on the mold and then onto your jig. The mold release is so much easier and it works. Edited December 21, 2011 by cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Thanks again for the help. I will get some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 I have used both and there is no comparison - another vote for the mold release. It does not affect powder paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
