kmsnowman Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 He guy's , what is the best way to keep the powder paint out of the weed guard hole? These are some off the lead free jigs I've been making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I have not been able to keep it all out but here is my process. I hold the jig with a pair of needle nose pliers or hemostats. I close them over the hook eye to keep paint out of it. When I come out of the powder paint I give the jig head a few taps on the paint cup top with the hole down. That knocks most of the paint out. Some better than others. The only other thing I know to do is paint them with pins in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBull Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I powder paint with the pins left in . I heat the head and then into the powder paint it goes. Holding the hook with a pair of pliers, then use a second set of pliers to give the pin a slight clock wise spin and then pull it out. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. If you pull it strait out it will pull the paint with it. After you do a few you will have the timing down as far as how soon and how fast this works best for you. It will leave a nice clean hole. If you are doing a white base and then a second main color over the hole jig wait until this part is done to pull the pin. Then if I want to put in high light colors our extra flash in a clear coat,this is the time to use the small paint brushes and tap those on. Its a lot easier than it sounds. Have a good day. STEVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmsnowman Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks for the tips ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softworm Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I use a teflon rod, you can pour and paint with it, much quicker and easier. Send cadman a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.C.T. LURES Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I use a teflon rod, you can pour and paint with it, much quicker and easier. The teflon is the way to go, I pour my heads with them also, weedguards fit everytime Barlows has them in their website now http://www.barlowstackle.com/Teflon-Base-Hole-Pins-P2186C220.aspx You wont go back to the pins after using them Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
