Gambler250ProXS Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I ordered from Amazon Devcon 2 Ton Epoxy that was advertised to be in 6 packages of the syringes, what I received is an epoxy called Great Planes epoxy that's in 2 9 oz bottles. Is it the same? Thank you, this is my first post and have been waiting for a week to get the epoxy so I can clear the first 2 crank baits and see if I did it right. I've spent over a grand on all new equipment and now it looks like it will be at least another week to find out how good I did. The good thing is I live 20 minutes from Guntersville lake and will just have to spend time fishing instead of painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) Well, good news and bad. No, I don't think it's the same brand as D2T. The good news is that it probably doesn't matter as long as what you received is a slow cure "30 minute" epoxy. If it is, it should work OK and you got a deal since 6 syringes of epoxy are less epoxy than a double bottle set. I Googled Great Planes and it comes in both a 30 minute version and a 5 minute version. Each is clearly labeled as to cure time (I should rather say bonding time). There are lots of 30 minute epoxies on the market and TUers have tried many of them with good results, so I wouldn't hesitate to try the Great Planes brand as long as it is not the quick cure 5 minute version. 5 minute epoxies use a different hardener than 30 minute epoxies. 5 minute epoxy is fine for crankbait construction as long as it doesn't show on the outside of the lure. But it cures too quickly to level out as a topcoat needs to do and it turns an ugly brown color after exposure to UV light. Measure your parts accurately by volume and mix it THOROUGHLY, making sure to incorporate all the hardener and resin in the mix. You can thin it slightly with a FEW drops of denatured alcohol after mixing. That lengthens the brushing time by a couple of minutes and helps the epoxy expel any bubbles. The primary cause of epoxy that will not harden is failure to mix it enough. It is somewhat forgiving of measuring errors but the strongest epoxy finish is one that has been measured exactly and mixed thoroughly. Edited May 22, 2013 by BobP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Great job...Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambler250ProXS Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks Bob I'll open the package and give it a try. There's no Ace Hardware stores here since Lowes and Home Depot moved in to buy Devcon epoxy but there's one in Guntersville so I'll stop by there next trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I use to look at ever Ace Hardware i could find and when i went somewhere new i'd look there to...I have never found D2T and any Ace Hardware....But that's ok ...Bob Smith and ACC is better anyway...at least i think so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
