power paint

[bob46]

Has anybody used I believe it is called pro tech powder paint from bp. And can you just heat head with a lighter and dip and shake off excess, you dont have to bake the finish. Looking for a paint for jig heads heat dip and be done.

Thanks

[smljaw]

You have to bake the finish if you want it to last longer (otherwise they will chip pretty bad and quickly). Those instructions are printed on the Pro Tech jar too.

[offdtop]

I use it alot and it takes some getting used too, I have never had any luck just using a lighter to heat. Not to mention the coating isn't nearly as tough if you don't bake it for at least a little while, it will seem hard at first but will flake off if not baked. A $25 toaster over will fit the bill well and make it hassle free. I have a fluid bed, toaster oven etc... If you want just a quick paint then look towards spray paint IMHO

[SirBob]

Use fingenail polish! No joke, it is cheap, dries fast, and can be touched up with a new coat. And think of the money and time you save! My wife says my pony head jigs (aka) road runners look better than the store bought ones! Man up and hit Walmart, Walgrees or Rite Aid for all kind of color selection.

[mess]

Right on SirBob! I find myself using nail polish to touch up the paint on spinnerbaits, roadrunners, all types of jigs, and crankbaits too. I have repainted all sorts of cranks to shad-like colors of white and bone with great success. The powder paint works well for jigs...just remember to bake. You may struggle with the first few before you get the hang of "how much heat" and "how long to dip"

[mtn lures]

If you want a good quality coat use a heat gun to heat it and bake it for 15 minutes at 375 degrees. It is very simple and it is a good durable paint. It depends what you are looking for. It may require more time than you want to spend. If you do not bake it it chips very easily.

[EZGO]

Has anybody used I believe it is called pro tech powder paint from bp. And can you just heat head with a lighter and dip and shake off excess, you dont have to bake the finish. Looking for a paint for jig heads heat dip and be done.

Thanks

bob are these crappie jigs you are doing. If so the other site I go to I tell you about go to the jig tying forum and there is a sticky above in there on the temp and time you want to bake. Some toaster ovens vary in temp so you have to sit and watch the jigs to make sure they are alright especially on white. The crappie and bluegill jigs I tye I like to bake around 350 for about 15 minutes. I forget the name of the toaster oven I have I bought it at kmart for 20.00. Remember if these are 1/80 oz heads you will only heat the whole jig or 1 of 2 sides for about for a total of 6 seconds and this is for 1/64 oz also. 1/16 oz to 1/32 oz you will be around 8 seconds for a total of 2 sides. This is for any out there that likes to tye there own jigs also check the prices of this place and his shipping is fast. With the way gas costs you have to save where you can. www.crazyanglertackle.com if you have something special in mind and he dont have it give him a call and talk to him he can get alot of stuff that isnt on his website. He is also a machinest and I think he cuts custom molds for people sometimes. His name is Robert and a very nice fellow he is.

[smashdn]

I ended up melting the lead off of my crappie slider heads. I was having a very tough time finding black heads and bought the black powder paint. The hooks don't go downt eh center of the lead and it just melted right off very quickly.

Wish I had a better report as to its effectiveness.

[Oldlures]

Use fingenail polish! No joke, it is cheap, dries fast, and can be touched up with a new coat. And think of the money and time you save! My wife says my pony head jigs (aka) road runners look better than the store bought ones! Man up and hit Walmart, Walgrees or Rite Aid for all kind of color selection.

Sir Bob, I am with you on the fingernail polish. I have been tying my own hair jigs for those "ole brown fish" on Dale Hollow for years. For my base coat color I use a water base acrylic . . let dry over night and come back and apply fingernail polish! The best polish that I have ever found in Sally Hanson's Hard as nails. The manufacturer truly meant what they said when they say hard as nails . . . I have fished some of these jigs all night long and it will stand up to the test of beating from the shale and rocks.
This is an alternative to powder coating and not as near as finicky to work with. Oldlures

[SirBob]

Thanks OldLures! http://www.fishin.com/forums2/images/icons/icon12.gifYes Sally was a tough old girl and has made a fortune in the nail business. You can also use the little bottles of auto touch-up paint and give then two coats of clear coat. I watch the auto stores for close outs. I like the ease of both nail polish and the cost saving.

[Duayne]

And for you guys that are tying, I found that clear polish is one of the best sealer/glues you can use to finish a tie.