sallystrothers Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Haven't seen much with the search feature in terms of top coats for thermoplastics. I am making jointed baits with high impact polystyrene and am curious what top coat is best? If I wasn't using this material I would experiment with dissolved polymer in alcohol-like solvents but they would degrade the lure body I think. If possible I would like to avoid or to minimize the labor intensity of a top coat. For example, I have been experimenting with teflon photo printing that avoids the necessity of a topcoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallystrothers Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Haven't seen much with the search feature in terms of top coats for thermoplastics. I am making jointed baits with high impact polystyrene and am curious what top coat is best? If I wasn't using this material I would experiment with dissolved polymer in alcohol-like solvents but they would degrade the lure body I think. If possible I would like to avoid or to minimize the labor intensity of a top coat. For example, I have been experimenting with teflon photo printing that avoids the necessity of a topcoat. In response to my own post, I have considered using generic ABS glue, given its content is mostly PS. The glue is ABS dissolved in a solvent mixture but in small amounts should not damage the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
