I bought all my Roadrunner heads from Blakemore and I just cover the swivel with tin foil, but some guys keep cold water handy and after the head is hot they dip just the swivel in the water and then into the paint. I just don't want to take as much time between the heat and the dip in paint as I am not swift enough to be comfortable dipping in the water and then into my paint. I just see too many ways for me to mess up!
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