BLT Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Talking about coating eyes and top coating jigs as a topic in other threads, has anyone ever tried to use Polyurethane? Instead of using expensive thread glues like zap a gap, I have been using Minwax polyurethane for the past 3 years. I use a double coating on smaller jigs, and triple coating on anything over 1oz. I am getting an Ultra Minnow mold in 2,3 & 4 oz., and will be trying the polyurethane on the eyes. It's probably to thin to use to coat the whole jig though, unless you have something to rotate it. (which I don't) Have not seen any issues with browning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Polyurethane has to be thinned in order not to develop "orange peel" or other imperfections which means more coats and more time. Another downside to it is it isn't exactly waterproof so lures that you intend not to lose right away like spinnerbaits will have the finish become compromised in a short time I would think. I want to try the Envirotex epoxy myself but it is so hard to go away from my beloved Devcon 2T because it covers in one coat and it levels itself out and dries hard, clear and it holds up pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) I'll just stick to using it on the threads on the bucktails. I don't get into spinner baits, saltwater stuff here. Then again, we do use the liquid UV coating at work like you would see on the outside of quality magazines/catalogs, but that stuff really stinks and would scare fish away for miles lol. Edited January 13, 2011 by BLT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 BLT, I would stay away from Minwax for the reason mentioned. I use D2T (Devcon 2 Ton) and E-Tex (Envirotex lite), and I've got to say that D2T wins for me hands down. If you know how to use it and mix it, it dries as hard as a rock. The only draw back with D2T is if you paint a lot of white jigs. The D2T has a little amber to it and you can see it as you apply it on the jig. Any other color doesn't matter. E-Tex is clear and I mean clear. The only drawback for me is the smell, mixing ratios and multiple coats. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass100 Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 DT2 30 minute has an amber color to it and DT2 5 minute is clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 BLT, I would stay away from Minwax for the reason mentioned. I use D2T (Devcon 2 Ton) and E-Tex (Envirotex lite), and I've got to say that D2T wins for me hands down. If you know how to use it and mix it, it dries as hard as a rock. The only draw back with D2T is if you paint a lot of white jigs. The D2T has a little amber to it and you can see it as you apply it on the jig. Any other color doesn't matter. E-Tex is clear and I mean clear. The only drawback for me is the smell, mixing ratios and multiple coats. JMO. White is a very popular saltwater color, and even the jigs I paint in multiple colors have mostly white bottoms. I'll just save the minwax for the threads, works great for that. May have to give the 5 minute a try and just move fast lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 DT2 30 minute has an amber color to it and DT2 5 minute is clear. D2T 30 is water proof. The 5 minute is only "water resistant". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippinfool Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 White is a very popular saltwater color, and even the jigs I paint in multiple colors have mostly white bottoms. I'll just save the minwax for the threads, works great for that. May have to give the 5 minute a try and just move fast lol. 5 min will yellow pretty quick after use in salt or freshwater. I've never had 30 min yellow. I tie hundreds of bucktails and teasers every year. Mix it in a small paper cup with a stiff plastic straw. Cardboard and a wood stick of any sort may give it that amber tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 5 min will yellow pretty quick after use in salt or freshwater. I've never had 30 min yellow. I tie hundreds of bucktails and teasers every year. Mix it in a small paper cup with a stiff plastic straw. Cardboard and a wood stick of any sort may give it that amber tint. 30 min D2T definately yellows. But as long as you don't leave your lures uncovered on the deck, even if it is cloudy, they will last for years. Just be conscious of what causes the yellowing. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 There is some good sage advice here. Anything that is left out in the sun will eventually break down. Maybe not lead itself, but all paint colors will fade and I'm sure epoxies will turn yellow too. However, I have never had D2T turn tellow, but I don't leave my jigs out in the sun, so that could be the reason. I do know that Devcon 5 minute will turn yellow much faster. I would not use Devcon 5 minute as a top coat. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippinfool Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 I've only used it to seal threads and keep eyes in place. I have some bucktails that are a few years old and never yellowed (in storage). They are kept neatly in foam filled gun boxes and not exposed to sun until ready to use. Most are used in saltwater rinsed and hung to dry before going back into the box. Adding heat to the drying process to help it flow better or extend the working time may give it a yellow tint. I've use devcon 30min for years and know can only get Z-POXY 30min. They both work the same. Maybe the Z-POXY is better? Can't say. We all go through ALOT of trail and error,time and money before we get it right. With the help of so many great minds on this site(CADMAN) has helped me and so many others alot. Thanks to TU........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkseyes Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I like to keep as simple as I can so fo now I use two tho three coats of hard as nails. So far so good But I may try D2T. MY eye stay on and the shine on jigs looks like a nice clear coat. Hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Amazon.com has the D2T for $8.04 25ml. Good price? I assume there is a difference between this and the "clear weld" D2T? $6.99 for 25ml. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
