Got fluid beds but never use them. Just the old fashion way for 25+ years….
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I have painted 1000's dipping the heads as well. Never could get my fluid bed to work right neither.
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Just finished an order of 8,500 painted jigheads all done with my fluid beds if they are working right they are awesome if your powder is heavy it can be a struggle but adding columbia clear coat will lighten most heavy paint and make it fluidize very well.
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Now that's a lot of jigs!
No doubt Dave glad it's gone but another is on it's way and they usually order 20,000....gonna mess with my fishin for a few days.
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20,000! Holy smokes!
Agree, I have painted ten's of thousands of jig heads using hand dip method. I know bed works, but not well for me. I use a propane torch as heat method, use caution as small heads will melt quickly.
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I have found that certain colors are nearly impossible to get painted WITHOUT a fluid bed, others I can dip without issues. I do havever utilize my bed for nearly every jig I paint. I cannot stand drips on jig heads from hanging, or drips along the hook if the jig is cured in a jig clamp. Yellows, Green, Chartruese, white and all the candy colors all seem to drip without a fluid bed. I have tried all the tricks of less heat to cure, quick swirl, different heat sources, hitting the painted heat with heat again before the cure, but I cannot consistently paint them without defects.
I know it probably doesnt matter to the fish if the head is painted perfectly, but I do find cleaner, well done jigs more appealing.
If you need any tips feels free to ask, I can help to the best of my abilities.
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