Jeff Hahn Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 I made a few jigs awhile back and powder coated them. I don't use those jigs and wanted to make a different style jig using those hooks, as I don't currently have any more of the hooks in that size. Can I just submerse the old jigs that have been powder coated into my Hot Pot and melt off the paint and lead. I assume this will stink and smoke, but will it work OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 More or less it will work. You need a rag or something. Once the paint and lead melts, clean the cook eye with a towel or something to get the paint out of the eye. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 It will work like Andy said and you will have a gooooy mess. If you have quite a few jigs and really want to save the hooks I would suggest using paint stripper to get the paint off. Then remelt the lead in the pot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Like Basseducer said. Use a paint stripper first. By doing that, you will not have all the smoke and smell of burnt paint. Also the lead will melt off the hook quicker, thus not over heating the hook. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted February 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Thanks for the info, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpalinsk Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Is there a particular paint stripper that works best for powder paint? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 10 hours ago, dpalinsk said: Is there a particular paint stripper that works best for powder paint? David I have not tried it, but someone over on BBC said to sit the jigs in acetone for a while and the powder paint would come right off. I know that acetone works great on removing fingernail polish from jigs, but I don't know if it works on powder paint or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.t.pockets Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 It works. That's how I correct most of my mistakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 On 2/12/2017 at 1:17 PM, dpalinsk said: Is there a particular paint stripper that works best for powder paint? David David, I bought a gallon of the Zinseer Stripper from Home Depot. If you want to strip baked on powder paint this will do the job. Put all your jigs in a bowl, cover the jigs with stripper, and in 20 minutes, take them out one by one wipe them down. Once your done take all of your jigs and wash them in warm water with Dawn. Jigs come out perfect ready for re-painting. Make sure you let them dry thoroughly first before you paint them. Attached is a pic of the stripper Zinseer Stripper 2013.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabled Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 One thing I have done when I have a bad pour is just take wire cutters and clip the lead off the hook being careful to not nick or damage the metal on the hook. Usually have to cut away 3 or 4 chunks but works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 8 hours ago, cadman said: David, I bought a gallon of the Zinseer Stripper from Home Depot. If you want to strip baked on powder paint this will do the job. Put all your jigs in a bowl, cover the jigs with stripper, and in 20 minutes, take them out one by one wipe them down. Once your done take all of your jigs and wash them in warm water with Dawn. Jigs come out perfect ready for re-painting. Make sure you let them dry thoroughly first before you paint them. Attached is a pic of the stripper Zinseer Stripper 2013.pdf I need to clean up my molds. Have you used it for that? Not sure if it's safe on aluminium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Andy, What's the matter with your molds? If they are just dirty from applying Drop-Out or other foreign matter, this is what I do. First wipe them down with mineral spirits. Then take a safety razor and lightly scrape over the mold faces (both sides). This will clean up any residual garbage stuck to the mold halves. Finally clean the mold halves with mineral spirits and an old toothbrush. DO NOT USE PAINT STRIPPER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 10 hours ago, cadman said: Andy, What's the matter with your molds? If they are just dirty from applying Drop-Out or other foreign matter, this is what I do. First wipe them down with mineral spirits. Then take a safety razor and lightly scrape over the mold faces (both sides). This will clean up any residual garbage stuck to the mold halves. Finally clean the mold halves with mineral spirits and an old toothbrush. DO NOT USE PAINT STRIPPER. Thanks Carman, my molds have powder paint in the outside and some on the inside. Stuff is nearly impossible to remove. I may have to start doing things a little different I read Columbia has a liquid remover for powder coat that's safe on aluminium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 2 hours ago, andy1976 said: Thanks Carman, my molds have powder paint in the outside and some on the inside. Stuff is nearly impossible to remove. I may have to start doing things a little different I read Columbia has a liquid remover for powder coat that's safe on aluminium. Andy, I have an old mold, that I will put some stripper on there, and report to you in a couple of days. Maybe it won't damage the aluminum. Since it is powder paint, you could try lacquer thinner. However, that will be a slow process, of rubbing the powder paint off the mold. Just remember that lacquer thinner has a high flash point and don't breathe the fumes too long . I will report back to you with my findings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 6 hours ago, cadman said: Andy, I have an old mold, that I will put some stripper on there, and report to you in a couple of days. Maybe it won't damage the aluminum. Since it is powder paint, you could try lacquer thinner. However, that will be a slow process, of rubbing the powder paint off the mold. Just remember that lacquer thinner has a high flash point and don't breathe the fumes too long . I will report back to you with my findings. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspumper Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 I used a blade out of a utility knife,very lightly scrapping the surface of the mold it got most of the of the powder paint off then I took a brass wire brush to polish the mold up,mold came out pretty well clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 On 2/15/2017 at 1:48 AM, andy1976 said: Thank you Andy, I filled a 3/4 oz mold cavity with paint stripper. It stayed in there for three days. It did not pit or damage the aluminum cavity or its surrounding area at all. I was surprised. I would still clean your mold with mineral spirits. A much safer solution. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks I'll give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
