ninrugger Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 This is going to me my first venture into powder painting. To start, I'm just going to paint up some octopus hooks for salmon. I've built two fluid beds (haven't tested them yet but it shouldn't be a big deal)....and i'll pick up a toaster oven and thermometer for it soon. I would like to paint these hooks in florescent colors....Is it best to have a white base layer? Would I bake the white base layer first then apply the florescent and bake a second time, or apply the white base, heat again and apply the florescent then bake? For the curing, if I have two different color paint coats, would it be best to cure at a lower temp for a longer time? Do you guys have any hints or advice to make this go smoothly? Thanks for the help guys, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Welcome to the forum ninrigger. I have never heard of people painting hooks with powder but I suppose it can be done. I do know they make dyes that can be used on blades and probably hooks have you considered that? Depending on color you may want to use a white base coat it really all depends on the desired end result.Trial and error will tell you if you like it one way or another. I cure all my paints regardless of color at ~325-350 for ~25 minutes and do not have problems. When doing your base coat if you are fast enough just dip in the white then dip immediatly in the second color. Works great for me on my big saltwater jigs. No need for reheating or curing the base coat first. I have never heard of someone painting hooks for salmon up here,but, what would an alaskan know about catching Salmon?lol Might be the next big thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninrugger Posted March 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks for the reply...gamma sells painted octo hooks and i just happened to have a bunch of black chrome hooks that i figure aren't going to get used because it seems that the painted hooks work better. we use them for spawn sacks under the ice. i do have some of that dye you are refering to....i'm not sure if it would work well with the black chrome finish. looks like i'll just have to mess around and see what works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) I would be worried that the powder coat might add so much thickness that it dulls the hooks. Let us know how it works for you. Edited March 14, 2014 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Thanks for the reply...gamma sells painted octo hooks and i just happened to have a bunch of black chrome hooks that i figure aren't going to get used because it seems that the painted hooks work better. we use them for spawn sacks under the ice. i do have some of that dye you are refering to....i'm not sure if it would work well with the black chrome finish. looks like i'll just have to mess around and see what works Ahh land locked salmon that makes more sense. I am sure you could powder coat them. I would grip the hook with forceps. Heat with one pair then switch to a cold pair and grab by the eye (preventing your forceps getting tons of paint on them) and dip. Then be sure and sharpen your hook real good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommegna Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 I have worked with powder paints and the best technical support was from a gentleman named Mike in tech support at Component Systems. They manufacture more powder paint than anybody. Hope this helps. Capt. Tom Megna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 I wouldn't paint a hook but if I was, I'd use the fluorescent colors by themselves however you could do the base coat and in that case I would heat, dip in white then reheat and dip in the color of choice and cure. I will tell that for the lightest coat, a fluid bed would be a good investment, you can either build your own or buy one from TJs Tackle for $50 and I have one of his for some time now and it works awesome!!!! A fluid bed will fluff the paint so you can heat the hook and quickly dip it in and out of the paint and you will get a nice light coat perfectly distributed around the hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninrugger Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 thanks for the suggestions guys. i have the fluid beds....that seems to be the easiest and best way to powder paint. now it's just a matter of getting the powder paint,...a local place should be getting some granite dust in soon. i plan on just grabbin the hook by the point with a forceps so that doesn't get painted and just make sure i keep the eye clean before i cure it in the oven. how would you guys hang the hooks in the oven? i could probably either string them up with a wire running through the eyes or maybe make something out of parchment paper and stick the hook point into the paper so the paint wont get goofed up. any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) thanks for the suggestions guys. i have the fluid beds....that seems to be the easiest and best way to powder paint. now it's just a matter of getting the powder paint,...a local place should be getting some granite dust in soon. i plan on just grabbin the hook by the point with a forceps so that doesn't get painted and just make sure i keep the eye clean before i cure it in the oven. how would you guys hang the hooks in the oven? i could probably either string them up with a wire running through the eyes or maybe make something out of parchment paper and stick the hook point into the paper so the paint wont get goofed up. any suggestions? Yes I would suggest these jig clamps from TJ's tackle: http://tjstackle.com/ I have several of his jig clamps and they work great. Edited March 16, 2014 by Kasilofchrisn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
