Starting making flipping jigs and noticed that after a few fish the jig looks like sand paper was run over it. they are powder painted, baked, and a clear coat put on them. is there anything i can do different to avoid this problem?

Being run through heavy cover will tear them up just like any brand of jig.  The only thing I can think of is they weren't baked long enough.  On most of mine I bake at 350 for 20 minutes and don't have any problems.  I know some of the guys back off to 275 and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Other than that the only thing I can think of is tell you to swish the heads in vinegar, rinse under water and dry off completely then powder paint them.  The scrub will get any oily fingerprints off, and any oxidation that may have started.

Fatman

is it a clear coat epoxy or powder paint

THere is no way around scuffs and scratches.  Any paint known will do it.  The powder paint is just alot tougher then anything else out there.  

I used a clear coat vinyl. i will try to bake them longer and use a clear coat epoxy. Should i bake them before or after the clear coat? i did not bake them after the clear coat maybe thats the problem. i'll keep on experimenting.

I used a clear coat vinyl. i will try to bake them longer and use a clear coat epoxy. Should i bake them before or after the clear coat? i did not bake them after the clear coat maybe thats the problem. i'll keep on experimenting.

If you are going to put on a clear coat epoxy like Devcon 2 Ton, or E-tex, then all your baking should be done before the clear coat is put on.

teeth cut marks are a lot better than huge paint chips that you would get with vinyl paint. Powder paint is durable , unfortunatly not indestructable. I would be glad to be getting teeth marks on the jig head, that means they are totally committed to the bait when they eat it, or maybe your fish just have major dental issues????

teeth marks and scratches are a good thing, did'nt think of it that way. thanks for the feedback, and i'll try and post pics of my jigs.