multi colored powder painted jigs

[skiptomylu]

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Thnx - and totally agree - the technique is not for volume tiers...

Yeah I guess probably an average month I will do at least 1000 jigs and man I can't even imagine doing that even if I would like to. I love coming up with neat stuff for my customers as mush as anyone. That is what really drives me is doing something a little different and nice. Sometime I get into more than I bargained for too, LOL!

I do like the candy colors too, but having to coat them and cure them more than one time is a bit much. I would like to get a few more candy color though as I only have Orange right now. Seems a bit brittle though and not as tough as just regular powder paint. Have not tried Pro Tec's new candy colors though either as I got mine for a different Mfg. before they came out with so many.

Do you find they chip more unless you put some kind of clear coat over them?

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[TAE73]

whats the brush technique

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[cadman]

Yeah I guess probably an average month I will do at least 1000 jigs and man I can't even imagine doing that even if I would like to. I love coming up with neat stuff for my customers as mush as anyone. That is what really drives me is doing something a little different and nice. Sometime I get into more than I bargained for too, LOL!

I do like the candy colors too, but having to coat them and cure them more than one time is a bit much. I would like to get a few more candy color though as I only have Orange right now. Seems a bit brittle though and not as tough as just regular powder paint. Have not tried Pro Tec's new candy colors though either as I got mine for a different Mfg. before they came out with so many.

Do you find they chip more unless you put some kind of clear coat over them?

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Skip,
This is my personal opinion on lead and powder painting. The harder the lead the harder it is to pour, however the better the paint keeps from chipping. Naturally pure lead is easy to pour, and you also get perfect pours, but if you drop a pure lead jig, you will see that it dents, because it is so soft. The paint will chip faster. Finally the best mix I found for good chip resistance is 50/50 mix of lead. I personally use over 30 different powder paint manufacturers, and I really don't worry about paint chipping. You will lose more jigs, before you have to worry about paint chipping. I also have all the current candy colors, and I don't really have any problems with them. Finally a good hard clearcoat does help the powder paint last longer.

[skiptomylu]

Skip,
This is my personal opinion on lead and powder painting. The harder the lead the harder it is to pour, however the better the paint keeps from chipping. Naturally pure lead is easy to pour, and you also get perfect pours, but if you drop a pure lead jig, you will see that it dents, because it is so soft. The paint will chip faster. Finally the best mix I found for good chip resistance is 50/50 mix of lead. I personally use over 30 different powder paint manufacturers, and I really don't worry about paint chipping. You will lose more jigs, before you have to worry about paint chipping. I also have all the current candy colors, and I don't really have any problems with them. Finally a good hard clearcoat does help the powder paint last longer.

Well never had trouble with paint chipping until I gave the candy powder a try. Had one head, not sure why, but had a couple of little spots where the paint came off. It was like it got hit and chipped off so I put a coat of Sally Henson's over it to control any more that may want to do that. I have painted a lot of jig head the last 3 years and never had a problem like this with any of it.

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[LedHed]

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My theory on PP chipping is that they paint is not cured properly. This subject is a whole new post.

End up clear coating almost all my jigs, mostly to protect eyes (painted or applied), and/or to seal threads. More coats add some dimension to the jig.

I use Columbia Coating’s illusion paint for my translucent paint. Over my black diamond dust color it really lights up the holographic glitter. Do have CSI candy colors – but haven’t tried them yet.

Most my jigs are too small to worry about the lead denting. When getting into ¼ ounce and up, I go to the mix; my preference is a 75/25 or 80/20. Doing 1 ounce and up – 50/50. Lot of bass guys prefer the 50/50 for everything.

[cadman]

Well never had trouble with paint chipping until I gave the candy powder a try. Had one head, not sure why, but had a couple of little spots where the paint came off. It was like it got hit and chipped off so I put a coat of Sally Henson's over it to control any more that may want to do that. I have painted a lot of jig head the last 3 years and never had a problem like this with any of it.

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Skip I'm going to have to agree with Ledhed on this in the above post. I'm not saying you don't know what you are doing so don't get me wrong. I'm just trying to help you out. I personally don't paint a lot of crappie jigs, mostly 1/8 oz and up. Also I never ever go below a 50/50 mix. I like my jigs harder. Like LedHed said even a 75/25 mix or actually if you can pour a 100% hard, then your jigs will be like rocks. The only thing about 100% hard, is there are a lot of variables to consider, and this is too lenghty of a subject to cover here. I have painted many many colors on 1/4 oz and up jigs, and never had any issues with powder paint. The only issues I've ever had is with blending colors. Purple and yellow chartreuse are the worst. Actually the heavier the jig is the more it will have a tendency to chip. I have a suspicion that the paint is either bad( but that is rare) or it needs to be baked more. JMO
*****On a different subject, who do I ask in this forum to post free powder paint? Do I have to pay, and where do I post it. I have about 800lbs, and I'm giving it away, except for the cost of shipping/handling/insurance. Thanks for any help. You can PM me with the info if you would like****

[jug head]

Thanks for the Tutorial, it is well spoken. Try to put it to use next week, could you send me a catalog . Man I'm just's stick with painting, sounds like pouring is to much thinking, and I'm not good at thinking.

[LedHed]

JH

Don't give up on the pouring - like anything you do - you can take it as far as you want.

Cadman you are way to generous with the paint. Cheapest you can find is ~$2/3 an ounce and you are giving it away?????

[Uncle Grump]

Cadman

Welcome! Glad to see you here.

UG

PS: What's the skinny on the paint offer?

[cadman]

LedHed and UG
I only have (4) colors which is textured powder paint. I would like to find where I can post all the info here, with out getting anyone upset. I have pics, info on it and appliction. The powder is free up to 8lbs. The only thing I want out of this is that if you want the paint, you have to pay for the shipping. It is listed on another site that I regularly post. Where do I post this in this site and is there a cost to post this. Once I find this info out I will post it. The powder is for anyone that wants it and follows the guidelines