Hmm. Thanks for the info on clearcoating! I'll avoid the 2 part, maybe try it on a small area. The guy I'm painting it for had painted over it with rattle cans and that had lasted until I took it off with acetone. I might try the rattle can clear and see how it lasts. Hes a friend so I figure I can paint it again if it comes off.
Epoxy will work for sure, you might even want to mix in some micro balloons to add some white color to your epoxy, but epoxy will certainly hold the line tie / thru wire solid and provide a water tight bond / seal.
Hawn,
You know to tell the truth I've been melting lead since I was a kid and I have NEVER fluxed my lead!!!
Truthfully I'd have thought WD40 would cause a fire.
I've seen all the posts about it but never tried it.
Fatman