.dsaavedra. Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 when putting the top coat on, how do you not get epoxy on the lip of a crankbait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 install the lip afterwards, or use painters tape and hang the lure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I want epoxy along the margin of the lip where it joins the bait. I hold the bait by the lip with locking forceps to help me manipulate it and do a neat job. You can remove stray epoxy before it cures with either naphta or denatured alcohol without clouding the lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I purposely encapsulate my crank lips with epoxy (in close proximity to the bait that is). However, I use balsa for my cranks and the area in which the lip is attached has constant strain. I typically don't worry too much about a little bit of epoxy getting away from me on the lip. It's clear and the fish don't seem to mind. However, fingerprinted epoxy is a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 when putting the top coat on, how do you not get epoxy on the lip of a crankbait? A. By using a moisture cure urethane such as Dicknite's topcoat, or spraying with an high-grade automotive urethane clear and masking. However, if you use an epoxy clear, the best way is to install your lip after clearcoating the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 I dont glue my lips in at all.. I just duck or duct tape them in.. depending on which part of the country your from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 I dont glue my lips in at all.. I just duck or duct tape them in.. depending on which part of the country your from! What did you run out of chewing gum? Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 I dont glue my lips in at all.. I just duck or duct tape them in.. depending on which part of the country your from! I tried D2T on my lips. Took 2 days to get them open again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
