finlander Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Anyone have a report on this producet? I want to use it for sealing the wood, and glueing in eyes and lips. Etex will go over the top. Bought it at Meijers, and I think this is what WallWorld sells too. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I'm sure it will work fine as a glue and probably as a sealer if you use the slow cure variety. Nobody has reported on yellowing yet, so I wouldn't use it where it will show on the finished bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlander Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 It IS a 5 minute epoxy, thought it takes longer to really set, according to the pkg. Seems sealing it with epoxy helps when it comes to the Etex finish. I had used Kilz before on a handful of lures, and the final finish was subpar. I learn more and more as I read here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I think epoxy makes a superior undercoating if you use one that has enough cure time to brush it on the lure, and which will level out to form a nice smooth surface. 5 min epoxies do neither. The only time I ever brushed on 5 min epoxy was by mistake when I picked up the wrong syringe. It was a disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton B Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I use the 7min loctite epoxy for glueing the hardware, I've seen no problems. I use flex coat's rod builders epoxy over a coat of super glue to seal my baits. It been a good system for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Like Bob is saying, get a slow cure epoxy (30 min) and I think 'Loktite' does make one but have never used it. I also have been using epoxy (D2T 30 min) for an undercoat and as I have been building a couple of new rods recently I decided to see what 'AftCote' is like for a top coat finish . The D2T gives a nice, although brittle, firm/smooth base to work on (using PVC foam) and as a top coat the 'AftCote' is a lot more flexible, shatter proof and scratch resist, and gives IMO, a superb clear top coat which flows right out and NO bubbles - the biggest drawback is the cure time (apx 8 hrs to touch)- also no matter what they say about epoxies, this stuff also yellows just like all the others, but it's a very slow process compared to some. As for durability, the jury is still out on how it handles teeth/hook rash etc.Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Anyone have a report on this producet? I want to use it for sealing the wood, and glueing in eyes and lips. Etex will go over the top. Bought it at Meijers, and I think this is what WallWorld sells too. Thanks. i was not pleased with the Locktite epoxies. they didn't have the strength of the Devcon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlander Posted November 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Called the one Ace Hardware in town and they carry Devcon 5 minute for a price of #4.70. It was like 1/2 that at WallyWorld. There must be another source out there. Maybe try the other 5 min epoxies with Etex mixed in. I have 2 boxes, quart size, unopened in the cabinet. Gonna use it one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Called the one Ace Hardware in town and they carry Devcon 5 minute for a price of #4.70. It was like 1/2 that at WallyWorld. There must be another source out there. Finlander, $4.70 is a great price compared to what Bass Pro Shops wants for it. I found Devcon 2-ton in the Nashville store a couple of nights ago for $6.99! Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
