WallsOut Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 I'm having a problem keeping the paint from clogging the eyelet after I stick them into the toaster oven to cure the paint. They're paint free when I put them in and then when I take them out they're clogged with paint. Anyone have a solution??? Thanks Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markell Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 When this happens to me, It is usually because I have too much powder on the heads. Also, certain colors are worse about doing this than others. White has always been by problem child. Depending on how you are powder coating, use quicker dips, etc... Also might want to clean off as much powder from the hook eye as possible before putting them in the oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIGMAKER Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 I had an idea on opening clogged eyes. If you have a dremel tool you can open them up again after they have been cured by clearing the paint out of the eye. Just an idea, any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 WallsOut If the eyes are clean when you cure the jigs ? you're probably using too much paint and your cure temperature is too high. If you reduce the cure temperature you have to extend the cure time. JIGMAKER Dremel would be good on big stuff don't know about the small stuff. Would be careful on what bit you use (especially with saltwater jigs) ? could nick the metal of the eye and that would be a good place for rust. Read somewhere about heating up a paper clip and pushing it through the clogged eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 I use a drill bit. I'm using the Mustad 32786BLN (Black Nickel) I don't think a drill bit or even a carbide bit will scratch the surface of those hooks, they are very hard. I have trouble with the eyes when I leave it in the powder too long. And then I have trouble with pin holes if I don't leave in long enough. I use 350 degree pre heat temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavu Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 Definitly too much powder paint before curing. I had that problem early on with a few of the large round head saltwater jigs. They looked great prior to the final curing, but when I took them out of the oven, they all had "Noses"! A quick dip in the powder should be enough. Remember, you need to shake up the paint REAL often to keep it from packing. If you feel any resistance when you push the jig or lure iinto the paint, it is time to shake it up again. Usually, if you just turn the can over and watch the paint fall loose from the bottom, that will be enough. Make sure the cap is on TIGHT!. I also use a dremel tool to clean out the eyes or anyother hole that need opening up. The best dremel I have found for this is one of the cordless rechargeable models. Bought mine at Wal Mart for about $20.00 on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaBasser Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Try using less paint, also stick a toothpick (wooden one ) thru the eye when you put into toater. That way your eyes won`t clog even if you use too much paint. PaBasser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallsOut Posted July 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Thanks for all the replies. Maybe I'm putting too much paint on. I'll try less. As for the toothpick idea I tried that and I got a toothpick that was harder to get out of the eye than the paint was. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
