Is powder paint an epoxy type paint? And does powder paint have a thicker coating than a vinyl painted jig with a clear coat? I know powder paint is a stronger finish than vinyl paint but is it a thicker coat?
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Is powder paint an epoxy type paint? And does powder paint have a thicker coating than a vinyl painted jig with a clear coat? I know powder paint is a stronger finish than vinyl paint but is it a thicker coat?
If you are using a fluid bed you can adjust the thickness by how hot you get the head prior to dipping. Takes practice. It is only important if using heads with a textured shape like an Ultra Minnow. Other than that extra thickness won't have a negative impact until it gets so thick that it develops drips when cured.
Yes it is epoxy. On average, powder paint is thinner than the average vinyl dipped.
I have owned 1 jar of vinyl and over 15 jars of powder. Done right it's tougher than anything else I know of.
I just bought my first jars of powder paint. I see some of you talking about a fluid bed, what is that? The instructions on the jars dont mention anything about a fluid bed.
Check out Bugman on the Missouri board for fluid beds.Quote:
Originally Posted by snagged
Go to ebay and type in fluid beds. Many different sizes. A fluid bed puts air in to the paint allowing it to sorta float. And adds an even coat of paint around the jighead.
Fatman has a thread out there on how to build one. I used his instructions and modified mine a little after watching several video,s on Utube. Works great and fairly inexpensive to build.
Thanks all, I will check into building one.
Snagged there really easy to build, if you run into any problems give a shout and we'll help you out.
There are different types of powder paint - Epoxy, epoxy/hybrid, polyester and polyurethane. Most epoxy powders are interior and degrade faster in harsh environmental conditions. Polyester is for interior and exterior use and holds up well, even in saltwater conditions. Polyurethane is the toughest and most times, more expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by eriksat1
Information is provided by most manufacturers on their products. Here's an example. This particular paint specification is common by several manufacturer's and provides a tough glossy finish.
RAL 9005 (JET BLACK) - LOW CURE
POLYESTER TGIC
QUANTITY - (1LB)
CURE TIME = 340F/10 MIN @ PMT (PART METAL TEMPERATURE)
GLOSS LEVEL = 90% (HIGH GLOSS)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY = 1.2 - 1.8
THEORETICAL COVERAGE = 71.5 SQ. FT/LB
SALT SPRAY RESULTS = 1,000+ HRS
Epoxy chips easier than polyester and polyurethane powders.
Paint thickness should be cover the painted item but never thick enough to cover the the details such as raised scales (ultra minnow head jig). Since paint thickness is controlled by heat level and time dipped in the paint I feel you should strive for a thinner coat. The toughness of the cured paint is a result of the type of paint used, not it's thickness. And, it's easier to add a second coat if it's too thin than correcting an extremely thick coat. Thinner coats create less problems with filling the hook eye also.
Lot's of information is available on the internet for all types of paint. I started with powder and made thick mess with my first efforts. More knowledge and experimenting applying powder paint will help you find out what's best to meet your needs.
Charlie