saltshaker

LOL! ^^^^^

Mr. Ben, I've tried the liquid mask of which you speak and it was an absolute mess trying to remove the stuff. I found it much easier and less aggravating to take my time and work around the hinges to keep them epoxy-free. Worked out much better that way for me, personally. There is just no easy way with segmented lures.

If you're painting directly over foil, you gotta be super careful because, like Bob mentioned, even dried paint will wipe off. When brushing your epoxy, try not to "dry brush" because it will literally "roll" the paint off the foil. It's really best to epoxy first.

Tell me guys...what color is A walleye's eyes? Are they white/off-white?

I've used several urethanes, etc. as a final clear and, over epoxy, never had any issues. I don't think epoxy reacts with anything.

Your foil will be safe with epoxy.

Saw one on fleabay for $350.

I'm not familiar with GST at all, but, I can tell you that a single "dip" in KBS (which is the urethane I use) will not compare to a coat of Etex (one of the thinner epoxies) as far as hiding the edges of foil. Multiple "dips" might get you there, however. Good luck.

I couldn't tell you how many times I've bought new guns when, as it turned out, the one I had wouldn't function properly simply because it was clogged with paint. I, too, am a retired commercial painting contractor and I guess I still got that gasoline airless mentality when it comes to cleaning equipment. If I were you, before I purchased another gun, I'd double check and make sure it's spotless. That is a small hole and it doesn't take much to clog it. Then, inspect your needle/nozzle for damage before trashing it. Read up on the cleaning info posted here. These guys know the game. Unfortunately, I can't help you with that. Good luck.

No way you should need 40-50 psi. In fact....you'd do just as well with that airless. If you thinned your paint 50% and it still won't spray at less than 40 psi...you either got a damaged or dirty gun. Trust me.

I did a little research. Appears to be a pricey lil venture....even if Ben does figger out how to get the pattern the same on both sides.

Ben, the home page lists that stuff as "vinyl". Is that gonna work on a fishing lure? Sounds too thick. I didn't read any farther...mind you. Might wanna try something like that, too. Let me know when you decide it'll work.

You can thin it with denatured alcohol. I do it all the time during the colder months without any issues. I use a lure wheel, however....which is, IMO, the best way when using any epoxy. Just make sure to mix your epoxy well and THEN add the DA. Mix that really well, also. I can't guarantee that this will fix your problem, but, it should make the flow much faster. If I may ask....why not use a lure wheel?

Fatsack, I dabbled around in my girlfriend's dad's paint shop as a youngster, so, I can absolutely visualize what you're referring to and trying to put that in perspective as to my mistake...... WOW!!!!!! What a mess!!!

IMO, the 3 pics above is a step forward.

Buy the suspending 110's from Predator or unpaintedlures and let 'er rip. You can pretty much control the action with Etex and the size hooks you choose.

Yeah, ain't that the truth, Ed? I do appreciate the fact that epoxy is harmless. Aggravatin', but, harmless. Lesson learned here, tho. I should have known last night that something wasn't right when, while mixin' the epoxy, it wasn't the least bit cloudy and there were no bubbles. Now I know.

You guys need to realize that I ain't the genius that's found in so many places on this forum. It was totally my bad. Last night I squeezed some epoxy into a mixing cup and, instead of doing the other one, I answered my cell phone. When proceeding, I put the hardener in the other cup, too. And....that is my problem......no resin. I cleaned the lures with DA and will shortly recoat......with my cell phone OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for your help, guys.

I epoxied some lures last night before bedtime and let them roll all night. Checked 'em this morning and the epoxy was just like it was when I brushed it on. I don't know what happened....inaccurate mixture, too much thinning? After doing this prolly 100 times this is a first for me. Should I try to remove the epoxy with DA or can I mix again and just apply over it? TIA Bummer!!!!!

If I were him...I'd feel sorry for all these guys and spill my guts.

Pretty sure that's BB's. The straight line on the belly almost looks decal-ish to me. I ruled it out initially, but, ain't quite as sure now.

Barry, any problem with the mesh scratchin' your paint?