Devcon D2t And Yellowing

[psilvers]

I have been using Envirotex Lite for my jigs, but the curing time makes it a bit of a pain in the neck. I was thinking of switching over to D2T for the jigs that are not white (e.g. yellow, blue, etc). I haven't used D2T yet but I know a lot of folks on here do use it for jigs and plugs. All my jigs are powder coated, cured and 3D eyes are added. The eyes are one of the main reasons that I clear coat. I have a few questions for you guys-

1- I have seen people comment that D2T leaves a yellowish cast on jigs. Is there anything that can be done to avoid this? Is this yellowish cast only apparent on white jigs? What about other light colors (e.g. fluorescent yellow, bright reds and oranges, etc.)?

2- Since my jigs are powder coated, I do not ABSOLUTELY need a clear coat. However, I do like the 3D eyes. How about using a drop of D2t over the eye? Has anyone had any success with that?

Anything else you can add about coating jigs with D2T would be welcome.

Thanks,

Pete

[smalljaw]

Pete, I use D2T on jigs that have a weedguard and any other jig or lure that has 3D eyes and I have never encountered the "yellowing" that I've read about. In fact that is why I went to D2T, other epoxies I've tried did yellow and it only took two days and others that didn't yellow became cloudy right after they finished curing. I have a spinnerbait that has an all white body and has a top coat of D2T on it, I have the bait 2 years now and it is still clear and not yellow at all and it was powder coated. If you choose the D2T, make sure it is the 30 minute and not the 5 min. Good luck.

[Painter1]

So far I am having good luck with the D2T and learned about that material on this forum - thanks guys!

What do you guys use to mix the epoxy in and not waste it when you have a small batch? I stole some of the dixie cups from the bathroom but they are even too big.

[RayburnGuy]

So far I am having good luck with the D2T and learned about that material on this forum - thanks guys!

What do you guys use to mix the epoxy in and not waste it when you have a small batch? I stole some of the dixie cups from the bathroom but they are even too big.

I use the graduated plastic cups like the ones they use in hospitals to bring pills to you. You can buy them at your local pharmacy for around $2 per 100.

Ben

[psilvers]

Thanks Smalljaw. I tried some on a few jigs tonight and they look pretty good! I do have a question - do you guys thin out the D2T with alcohol before coating the jigs? I tried some with alcohol and now I am trying some without thinning. The D2T is really thick!

Rayburn guy is right - the only thing is that the local pharmacies did not seem to have the pill cups. Instead, I bought a bunch of cups at a hobby store. There were a bit more expensive, but still pretty cheap - 50 cups for about $3.

Pete

[smalljaw]

Thanks Smalljaw. I tried some on a few jigs tonight and they look pretty good! I do have a question - do you guys thin out the D2T with alcohol before coating the jigs? I tried some with alcohol and now I am trying some without thinning. The D2T is really thick!

Rayburn guy is right - the only thing is that the local pharmacies did not seem to have the pill cups. Instead, I bought a bunch of cups at a hobby store. There were a bit more expensive, but still pretty cheap - 50 cups for about $3.

Pete

Pete, yes the D2T is thick but it is amazing as it is self leveling, if you get brush marks fear not, they will be gone by the time the stuff cures. I never thin it out simply because I hang the jig by the hook after applying the epoxy and I never have had it run, that is the advantage of it being thick. For mixing small batches I don't use a cup, I have small sheets of thin cardboard, in fact it reminds you of a big christmas card but one side is smooth and the other is rough. All I do is put a small amount of it on one of these sheets and mix it with a toothpick and done, nothing in my way and the air seems to help as I only mix for a minute and it is good too go, and I never had a problem. Good luck.

[psilvers]

Thanks Smalljaw - that is great info! When I tried the undiluted D2T and I really liked the results.

Thanks again for all the great info.

Pete

[Basseducer]

I use 1/2 oz. paper Souffle Cups that I found at a Smart and Final restaurant supply store. 250 for a couple bucks. I mix with a wooden coffee stirrer you get a bazilion for a few bucks and they are reusable. I leave any extra in the cup and use it to check the staus of the mix without touching the baits. Then next time I just mix the next batch on top of the last batch and a single cup lasts a long time.

[psilvers]

Thanks for all the help. The jigs look great! I think that I am going to switch from Enviro Tex to D2T - it is MUCH, MUCH easier to work with. I have only done a few jigs with the D2T and I can't say that they have any age on them, but as long as there is not significant yellowing after a few months, I will use that exclusively.

Thanks again for all your help - especially Smalljaw.

Pete

[smalljaw]

Thanks for all the help. The jigs look great! I think that I am going to switch from Enviro Tex to D2T - it is MUCH, MUCH easier to work with. I have only done a few jigs with the D2T and I can't say that they have any age on them, but as long as there is not significant yellowing after a few months, I will use that exclusively.

Thanks again for all your help - especially Smalljaw.

Pete

Well I'm glad you found a product that will help Pete. One thing I really liked ablut the D2T is not only that it doesn't turn cloudy or yellow but it dries so clear and hard that it really makes the color on the lures "pop". I found it gives the color depth and it encapsualates the lure so well that it almost looks as if it is encased in glass, a very good product and one I recommend to anyone needing a top coat.