Smooth Powder Coat Results on Spinnerbait heads

[crankbait321]

I have looked all around with searches but couldn't find an answer on the site. Sorry if someone has already answered this. I am using Pro-Tec white powder paint. How do you guys apply the paint on a spinnerbait head? I don't want to dip the whole bait and the hook/wire gets in the way. I used the salt shaker concept but it seems that it gets clumpy or thicker in some areas and thinner in others. Basically not a smooth appearance that you would hope for. It seems when you apply the paint to the hot head in some areas the paint builds up thicker. What is the trick to this? Thanks

[reeves]

When you heat the head and then dip it, go into the paint with the hook first just past the nose of the head. Once in the powder shake back and forth a little and quickly remove from paint. Tap the hook on the side of the powder canister to remove excess powder. Now with your free hand wipe the hook with your fingers to remove the powder, do this before the heat transfers to the hook and begins melting the powder.

Hopefully you are using a fluidbed as this suspends the powder on a cushion of air and allows you to get a more even coat on your bait. If dipping, make sure the powder is stirred so it is fluffy in the jar to the depth of the hook when inserted.

If you have heated the head hot enough, the paint will flow within seconds after dipping and come out high gloss. You must experiment to get the right heat range for that size head and color you are painting as they do differ. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes to cure.

Good luck, play around and the more you do, the better you will get.

George Reeves

H & P Tackle

Welch, OK

[smalljaw]

The best way i found to do this is by using a shallow wide bowl. heat the lure and quickly swish it around to cover the head and remove it quickly to tap excess off. it may take a few times to get used to it but you'll get the hang of it.

[Pickerel Pete]

Try heating the head only to the point where the paint sticks to it rather than melting right away. You can cover the head this way and when curring the paint will melt and flow to a nice smooth surface.

Hope this helps.

Garry.