ayetti Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 https://m.harborfreight.com/air-eraseretching-kit-69277.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot provided curious if this is something I could use for powder paints? I want to do some 3/8-3/4 jigheads and maybe some 4-6 ounce saltwater jigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Ha you just reminded me . I have one for that very reason . Never did try it . But I think it will work for a second color over your base coat . I was planing on heating the base coat like 100 on a rack , then pull them . Soon as I cleared the oven I'd use that to top coat right on that rack and pop them back in a while . Base coats are put on with an electrostatic spray gun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) I wouldn't....... been powder painting for a few years and everything I have read said Harbor Freight PP does not work well. So I have stayed clear of this paint. Get Pro-Tec or Automotive type PP you will be happier. Lure Parts Online sells Pro-Tec. http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Powder-Paint/Pro-Tec-Powder-Paint-2oz.html Heat it, dip it, bake it.......check out tutorial. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o4S6dTxIMtc&feature=player_embedded Edited May 17, 2017 by fshng2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Jaws Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 I have one of those from HF and it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) FYI .....Lure Parts Online gives a 10% DISCOUNT for the first time you place an order . The code is "TUmember10" Edited May 17, 2017 by fshng2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 37 minutes ago, fshng2 said: I wouldn't....... been powder painting for a few years and everything I have read said Harbor Freight PP does not work well. So I have stayed clear of this paint. Get Pro-Tec or Automotive type PP you will be happier. Lure Parts Online sells Pro-Tec. http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Powder-Paint/Pro-Tec-Powder-Paint-2oz.html Heat it, dip it, bake it.......check out tutorial. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o4S6dTxIMtc&feature=player_embedded Not his question, I believe his question was will the etching gun work to spray Power Paint. I totally agree that the PP you suggest is far better, so your post is very valuable. But, back to the question. https://www.harborfreight.com/10-30-psi-powder-coating-system-94244.html That is what I was looking at using. I have no clue how it works though. Most of the time I find HF products work quite well, but are lacking in bling. I even use their air brush to push stuff I am afraid to use in my Talon, just in case it ruins it I am not out that much. I have used the etcher, but only to etch mirror glass and other decorative glass. I can see it might work, but ........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Anglinarcher thanks for noticing my faux pas. I should have opened the link... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 2 hours ago, ayetti said: https://m.harborfreight.com/air-eraseretching-kit-69277.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot provided curious if this is something I could use for powder paints? I want to do some 3/8-3/4 jigheads and maybe some 4-6 ounce saltwater jigs. I don't know if what you posted would work. However Lure Parts Online sells a spray gun for powder paint. http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Paint-Supplies_5/Powder-Paint-Spray-Gun.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 I would love to hear the results if you do buy it. I have the Badger sandblaster kit. Used it one time and it did work well. Don't know why I don't use it anymore lol. I got it a couple years ago for only $29 on sale. https://www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Brush-Co-260-3-Abrasive/dp/B000IG2VEO I SHOULD buy 2 more, and I think H.F. has an air manifold so you can hook up several air brushes at one time for multi colors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayetti Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) I'm gonna grab one to try some other projects with and I will definitely try powder paint with it. I suspect it will cool down the lead too much, but maybe with some tweaking of the airflow it will work. I would love to hear the results if you do buy it. I have the Badger sandblaster kit. Used it one time and it did work well. Don't know why I don't use it anymore lol. I got it a couple years ago for only $29 on sale. https://www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Brush-Co-260-3-Abrasive/dp/B000IG2VEO I SHOULD buy 2 more, and I think H.F. has an air manifold so you can hook up several air brushes at one time for multi colors. If it works, that is what i was would like to do. Get a couple set up for easy workflow. Edited May 18, 2017 by ayetti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 18 hours ago, fshng2 said: Anglinarcher thanks for noticing my faux pas. I should have opened the link... Been there, done that. "I don't know if what you posted would work. However Lure Parts Online sells a spray gun for powder paint. http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Paint-Supplies_5/Powder-Paint-Spray-Gun.html" Yep, that is the one I would get. Same price, low pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye warrior Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 I have one and used it for P.P. , it works ok. Not the greatest tool but it works. I like my badger hobby sandblaster better. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayetti Posted May 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Sounds like it is unanimous that getting the proper tool for pp is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 http://www.tjstackle.com/ They have a very inexpensive one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 9 hours ago, Anglinarcher said: http://www.tjstackle.com/ They have a very inexpensive one. Thanks Archer.....good find @ $45. This is $25 less than other retailers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 7 hours ago, fshng2 said: Thanks Archer.....good find @ $45. This is $25 less than other retailers. TJ is good people also. My first fluid bed came from him. About 7 years later, and many, many 1000's of jigs later, still using the one from him. Should call him for more filter material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 That powder painter works by electrifying the thing you want to powder paint. It is made for larger metal parts. The powder paint for lures is made to use heat to apply powder paint. Most people just heat and dip into powder paint or sprinkle to give second color accents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 2 hours ago, rhahn427 said: That powder painter works by electrifying the thing you want to powder paint. It is made for larger metal parts. The powder paint for lures is made to use heat to apply powder paint. Most people just heat and dip into powder paint or sprinkle to give second color accents This was copied from TJ's web site. Looks like it works by heating the part, then spraying. Powder Paint Spray Gun Instructions / Troubleshooting Instructions for Use Heat the part to be painted in a preheated oven at 350–400° F for approximately 5 minutes. A small propane torch or heat gun can also be used by holding the part with a needle nose pliers or by hanging on a fine wire and moving back and forth over the flame for a few seconds. Immediately after heating, hold or hang part sideways to allow spraying in a horizontal direction. Hold gun tip 4–6 inches from metal surface and spray in a sweeping motion. The powder will adhere immediately and flow into a smooth finish. If metal has cooled to the point where the powder does not flow out completely, return piece to oven or wave the back side of piece over a torch flame until desired effect is achieved. More paint can be added as necessary. For maximum durability, cure painted part by hanging it in an oven for 15 minutes at 350° F. Unused powder can be stored in covered jars. To change colors, simply blow out plastic tube and attach a new jar. Fill jars only half full for best results. To eliminate dust, work in front of an open cardboard box lying on one side with a vacuum hose inserted into a hole cut in the bottom side. The airflow created by the vacuum will keep powder in the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I think you are referring to an electrostatic spray gun. I haven't looked at your link . I have had one for years . But what i found out is this . I thought I was wasting a lot of powder . So I weighed my dipping powder . Then did about 300 jig slabs dip method . I put the same weight in the spray gun and sprayed 300 slabs . The spray gun used slightly less powder and I got a more even coat of paint without all that dripping you sometimes get when they are baked out . Here is the tricky part . Keep the lures well apart because if they bang during the transfer to oven the paint can be knocked off . Needless to say don't touch them with your hands either ,same result . I use Christmas bulb wire hangers to suspend my lures . I made foil slides for the things that had hooks . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 3 hours ago, BLT said: TJ is good people also. My first fluid bed came from him. About 7 years later, and many, many 1000's of jigs later, still using the one from him. Should call him for more filter material. Good to know, how long does it take to ship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Anglinarcher was asking about the electrostatic one ........ That's what I was referring to sorry for the confusion. The etcher in the original post would probably work as long as you heat the lure to over 300 degrees but you may have to make sure the nozzle opening is not too large Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 On 6/1/2017 at 10:04 PM, fshng2 said: Good to know, how long does it take to ship? Don't remember because it was years ago.....but it must not have been to bad because I probably would remembered that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
