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Old 08-07-2008, 04:13 PM   #1
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Help with painting jigs needed

I seem to remember that the jig head had to be heated prior to applying paint. I would appreciate a quick whats up with this. And what paint works best. Thank you

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Old 08-07-2008, 04:38 PM   #2
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powder paint. Heat jig and dip

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Old 08-08-2008, 05:58 AM   #3
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I use a old toaster oven.The rack is perfect for hanging multiple jigs.Heat em up at 350 for 10 mins or so.U can get powdered jig paint at most good tackle shops.. cabelas has all the colors.
Take the heated jig an dip it in the powder.it is best if you fluff the powder up first.I take a skewer stick an just swirl it around.U can use the pointed end to clear out the jig eyelet.This can be a PITA..I use a small pc of vinyl tubing an place it on the eyelet to keep it clean.U can mix colors.They don't seem to make a good olive color.U can make the color to match the bucktails u have...
I use plastic pint containers the larger containers are easier to work larger jigs..I use a acid brush to help get the powder in the right places..
Sometimes the jigs will cool down as u are working with the door of the toaster oven opened an they will not take the powder paint.
I just reheat em a few seconds each side on the flame of the stove.Dip an place back on the rack.bake for 20 mins or so at 300..makes em nice and hard..
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Old 08-08-2008, 11:20 AM   #4
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I use an old toaster oven also. I call it my "JiggyBake Oven".

Do it outside or with good ventilation! Hot lead and paint fumes not good for us humans.

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Old 08-09-2008, 11:10 AM   #5
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Thank you very much. Sent away for a dozen jigs and the guy sends me twenty five back. I am painting some white and some black. I don't know of any tackle shops that sells powder paint, but I will find one.

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