quickdraw Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 I just ordered some Target EM9300. I'm still skeptical about it as a Topcoat but it is worth the price to check it out. Either way I can still use it as a basecoat sealer if nothing else. My current sealer is a 2 part epoxy and it would be nice to be able to use a 1 part waterbased sealer. when I get it I'll seal a piece of basswood, cure it and throw it in the pool for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 The big3 of topcoats are the big 3 for a lot of goog reasons. A lot of trade offs are involved in lure building...and a lot of variables. It is somewhat tough to compare notes without eliminating most of the variables. How is it being applied? Which paint is it being put over? How long between coats? 8hours or 8 days? Fisheyes a problem? Mostly with water based paints ot urethanes? On it goes. Lol, come back in a year and the question pops up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton B Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 At least this not a devcon vs etex thread, like the old days. The best topcoat is what works for your system of building/painting. I've had great results with flex coat so I stand by that product. It's the best clear coat for my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickdraw Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 And what we've found is that the choice of a topcoat is purely subjective. My first post was pretty much right on target. Most aren't UV stable and the one's that are have other drawbacks. It's just a matter what each of us will put up with based on our needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt M Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I have been making lures through the trial and error process for about three months now. Based on a post on this site I bought ACC. I made one batch of lures with it and the results were great. Also the instructions that came with the pack say that " UV Inhibitors have been added to the ACC." Does that mean that the ACC can still yellow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 If It says it has inhibitors in it,it should slow the yellowing down considerably...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
