psilvers Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 I am in the process of trying to paint earball lures. I have attached a swivel to one of the rings and I want to avoid getting it messed up with paint. I have tried two methods- 1- w,rapping the swivel with high temperature tape.- the type of tape used on furnaces. However, the tape leaves a sticky residue. I am going to try a couple of ideas to clean off the residue. I will keep you guys posted. 2- I have also wrapped the swivel wi.th aluminum foil. I also tried this previously, but I used heavy duty foil and it was a pain in the but to add AND to remove (the paint kind of made it a pain. Anyone else have any ideas? i did a little experiment today and I will keep you guys posted. Thanks, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 Pete, what are you trying do accomplish, keeping the two rings free from paint? If so, I don't worry about it. I just take a pair of forceps gripping one ear, dip in powder paint and bake. If you want to take the paint off of the wire ears, take a dremel and a wire brush, and clean them before you bake. Comes off much easier. Once clean bake your ear ball lure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted August 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 Cadman, I have attached a swivel to one of the rings, soI can’t remove the swivel. When I dip it in my fluid bed the paint will cover the swivel, unless the swivel is protected. Some of the earball lures are big (22 oz or larger), but I also have smaller earballs (1/5 oz). I just want to avoid clogging the swivel with paint. Thanks, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 When I make under spins I cover the swivels with heat shrink tubing. It needs to come off before it gets cold or it becomes a pain. The dollar assorted packs from Harbor Freight always have one size that is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted August 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 I did a bit of an experiment - I tried using a lighter weight aluminum and that worked fine!!! The lighter aluminum foil was MUCH easier to remove - even after it has paint on it and the paint is cured. THANKS Cadman and Jigmen for the input! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
