Powder painting spinner parts

[fishcreekspinners]

Here's an article on powder coat painting spinner parts. I'm not an expert by any means, but if you're thinking about doing some or want to compare notes, it may be of interest.

Powder coat painting spinner parts blog entry

[sparky1doug]

I've got one of the FCS Musky Dinner Bell in my hand and now I know why the finish looks as good as it does. Had no idea the process was that involved but the end result shows the fine workmanship. Takes some effort to make a quality lure.

[bcalvert]

Interesting article. I have not painted any "spinner parts" but a couple of ideas jumped out at me after reading the article.

1) I find the use of a heat gun works better for me than using a flamed heat source. I have all but eliminated the too hot/ too cool situations.

2) The article didn't specifically say, but I would think that the end of the holders should fill the entry point of the part. If it is plugged then no paint should get inside to clog.

3) I have seen many DIY designs for a fluid bed. Although I have not constructed one yet, it does seem that this application would benefit from the use of one. The author mentions different types of paint that will 'blob'. It is my understanding that a fluid bed will eliminate that issue.

[islandbass]

Very good stuff!

B, I heard the same thing about using a fluid bed too.


I have always wondered about not only painting the bodies, but the blades too. Maybe some day.

[Anglinarcher]

Careful about paint the blades. Most blades are finely tuned if you will, light for a purpose. Adding a thick layer of power paint can kill or at least slow the action. I have done it, and now I need to kind of jerk the spinner to get it going when that was not a problem before. Of course, if this is not a problem for you, or your blades turn OK with the extra paint, then go for it.

I use a toaster oven for my work. I set the temperature, place my bodies, jigs, etc. inside and let them heat. No flame, no mess, no noise. After coating, I place them aside to cool, then remove paint from the jig eyes, trim paint on bodies as/if needed, etc. I then take the entire batch and put them back in the oven at the higher temperature for the specified time (or lower temperature for longer time) to "cure" the bait.

I have not tried a fluid bed yet. I did not want to spend the money, but I see that YouTube has some info about making your own. Hmmmm

fishcreek, love your holders. Simple, yet brilliant. Thanks for the tip.

My tips, brass is the easiest to powder coat, steel works well, but it takes longer to heat. Lead is tricky in that too much heat and the lead melts, too little and you get globs, etc. lead is why I started to use the oven, it is a slower heat, heated completely through, so I get smoother, cleaner, neater coats.