Brent R Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Thought i would get something going just to see what would happen. If you could only use one clear coat what would it be. I understand that some would use different clear coats on wood and another on plastic....and we all know that epoxy doesn't work well on sharp edges. So here's what we are going to do 1. What clear would you use on plastic? 2. What clear would you use on wood? 3. What clear would you use on sharp edged baits? And thanks to all for joining in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 In reality, it depends lots of things: what topcoat you have on hand, how adept you are in applying it, what results you've had with that topcoat, how many different topcoats you've used, what specific qualities you value in your topcoats, is your topcoat for hobby or production use. Even something like the ambient temperature or the humidity can be important factors. All factors considered, the topcoat that consistently provides the best results for me is Dick Nite S81 moisture cured urethane. It addresses your 3 scenarios very well. I'm specifying Dick Nite because I've tried a couple of other MCU's and they did not give me results that were as good in terms of clarity, durability, and storage ability. I also use Devcon Two Ton epoxy on wooden baits, especially balsa. It provides a good durable topcoat and beautiful finish in a more "traditional" style. But if I have to pick only one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Guys i mean in normal conditions.....not any... if's and's or buts....lets not make this a hard thing to do. I just thought we could get a idea of what most people were using....Just having some fun.....thanks to all. Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggamefish Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 1. auto clear 2. etex or d2t maybe solarez 3. havent done much with sharp edges but herd dick nite is ok with edges?? someone correct me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyGary Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Dick Nite was orginally intended for coating spinnerblades; so it is good on edges. The problem with Dick Nite is the storage issue; as has been stated many times on here. The problem with exposy is it has to be put on a lure turner to keep it from sagging. Just got some Solerize and am going to try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I think I'd stick with ACC for all three if I could only have one.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Haha! None of them! I hate them all! I have an entire forest's worth of wood from ruined epoxy lures! I have enough ruined resin lures to build a house with from DN, solarez, and half a dozen other clears! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I think I will stay with E-Tex for my wood lures. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokieangler Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Bob Smith 30 min slo-cure and ACC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokieangler Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Bob Smith 30 min slo-cure and ACC! Thanks Ben for posting about the Bob Smiths and Bluetickhound for the ACC! Just giving credit where it's do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBee Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I'm with BobP, Dick Nites S81. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j27 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 E-tex for wood. Don't do plastics but if I did, DN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 etex or new lustre 55. plastic auto-clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickdraw Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 System Three SB-112 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 DN s81 as final coat most of the time. Occasionally Etex on wood baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
