i just started pouring my on jig heads about a year ago and have been using powder coat. when you guys do it what do ya'll use liquid and a brush, air brush? what kind of paint? any help is appreciated.
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i just started pouring my on jig heads about a year ago and have been using powder coat. when you guys do it what do ya'll use liquid and a brush, air brush? what kind of paint? any help is appreciated.
Powder paint.
I use powder paint and fingernail polish. Both work well.
thanks guys. ive just been using one of the small butane torches to head my heads up and i sometimes get em too hot. is there a better way????
I use a cheap heat gun set on low. Will try to post a picture how I set it up.
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I use a cheap heat gun set on low. Will try to post a picture how I set it up.
Used iPad and it turns pictures upside down every time. I just used a board and some 2x4 blocks to keep from knocking it over and keeps it steady, lets intake air come in bottom ok. On low and 1/8 head I give it a slow count to 8-10 then dip. You might have to waste a couple of heads to get timing right but I like it a lot better than other heat sources.
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Personally I do not like the heat gun way, but I do like using an alcohol burner because it's fast, cheap and clean! I don't care for all the noise from the heat gun and I don't like it bulky build. My alcohol burner has been doing me well for about 12 years now and it's quite and doesn't get in the way and I don't have to hold it to use it, lol!
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Ima new painter. I use powder paint and nail polish. I may be new at painting, but I feel like an expert already. ha
Since I only paint for meself, I use a heat gun cause I already had one. Besides, I can barely hear thunder.
I have an unusual setup. Itsa cause I never could follow the warn paths very well.
If I am going to only be painting with a single dip process, I've found that a hot plate works well for consistent temperatures. If I need to reheat for second dip/etc, I use a propane torch. Have looked in local stores for alcohol burner, but haven't found any.
I have bought several trying to replace the first one I ever got and couldn't find one that I like better, even have a Stainless one, but it uses a small wick which I don't care for so I ended up buying the same one again. My first one I kind of messed up. You can find the one I like at Barlow's Tackle and forget about needing anything else IMHO! It's a simple plain one, but works very well!Quote:
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Same price I paid for mine 12 years ago or longer as I am not sure when I got my first one. Here is the link!
Alcohol Burner
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I have this alcohol burner, replaced the wick with one a bit larger, I didn't pay that much.
ALCOHOL LAMP GLASS SPIRIT LAMP BURNER FACETED SIDES & ADJUSTABLE WICK WAX WORK | eBay
Powder paint. Propane torch.
you could also use a coal oil lamp and use alcohol for fuel instead of kerosene, its got a big wick.
I powder paint and use a home made alcohol burner. Made it out of a small mason jar and a kerosene lamp wick. I like the wide wick nice wide flame.
Where is the least expensive powder paint?
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This is my fav way and the best way to learn in my opinion. Heat is consistent and you can time everything to a T.
A heat gun is cheap and has so many other applications around the house and home...
I sometimes cook hot dogs with it....
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I've used a burner and it's ok too. I like using a burner when I want to tap a hint of a color on and then melt it, otherwise the pressure of the heat gun will blow it off bf it adheres.
As far as powder paint, go to any place that does body/paint work......
I've bought lots of mine for $5/lb from those guys. Especially since the powder coating craze has slowed and they're sitting on hundreds of pounds of dead dust.....
Consider the cost/quantity ratio..
On another website, all my extras got filtered around to friends and, with the help of clear, Ive probably made a hundred other colors I'll probably never use.
But it's fun
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Been using a heat gun and shielding what I don't want paint on for a few several years now.Works fine for me.Made several thousand various sizes/styles.Anymore seem to go on and off with my tackle crafting.Before powder paint used vinyl lure and jig finish.Powder paint is much easier,less time consuming,more durable,and better looking. The fluid bed helps consistency in finish .
Stripping paint,thawing locks,powder painting,heating rusty metal parts to get lubrication to penetrate.,and others but never cooked a hot dog....I've been missing out.
I use powder paint and vinyl For eyeballs
I use toaster ovens for powder paint. One for painting one for curing.
I also airbrush depending on what I want to get out.
I also use some paints that I can't thin down enough to spray and those I dip.
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