mark poulson Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 That looks really good! Let us know how it holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trout Tramp Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 look's the same as the stuff we use over here just different brand/name if so it should work as a glue as well try some scrap timber place some on each piece place them together and then pull them apart again wait a little while and clamp them together again wait for it too set, see how it goes Cheers Trout tramp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Moose Baits Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I'm tellin' ya. The finish on a bait I did this weekend looks awesome. I still have another experiment: air ry vs air dry and a dehydrator for hardness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 after about a day and a half the smell was about gone and seems almost completely cured. For those that paint the little johns replica baits...they will float with this clear...slow sink with epoxy. I'm looking forward to working them out this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'm tellin' ya. The finish on a bait I did this weekend looks awesome. I still have another experiment: air ry vs air dry and a dehydrator for hardness. Moose, If you're using the lacquer based product, there's no water to dehydrate. I think keeping it warm will speed the curing process, with a little fan for air exchange. If that's what a dehydrator does, it sounds perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Moose Baits Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Moose, If you're using the lacquer based product, there's no water to dehydrate. I think keeping it warm will speed the curing process, with a little fan for air exchange. If that's what a dehydrator does, it sounds perfect. Exactly what it does, Mark. There is no AC type coil to dehumidify the air, just low heat and low fan to exchange the air. Just want to keep in the experimentation and try as many things as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) That sounds like a great setup to cure out moisture-cured urethanes, too. What brand of dehydrator do you have, and where did you get it? Edited August 14, 2013 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 The crankbaits were perfect after use...not a mark on them after 40-50 casts each. They cured since last Sunday after 4 dips. This topwater was 2 dips and 12-14 hours. (Couldn't ) wait to try it.. It got used a lot ...banged into rocks...caught a bunch on it and it still did not look bad...(no worse than a lucky craft finish)...there was a slight odor when I first started but it seemed to go away after a couple of casts. The fish didn't mind ...I caught this one second cast! I will used this stuff unless something pops up later that I did not anticipate. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I just picked some up at menards. It was on sale for 25$ so that's a plus. Not sure if that's a national thing or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I think you will be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Ok, I was excited to try it. So I painted a ok with some createx, nothing fancy just quick. My paint wrinkled up, not a ton but a little. I've experienced this with other topcoats as well so I'm not saying I won't use it. Here's a couple pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 It only wrinkled on the top and bottom, the sides look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I had that happen one time out of 12. I found my paint was not dry. Hit it with the heat gun real well on all after that and no issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Trying another, I just use a hair dryer and may have been too anxious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) When I've had crinkling with other top coats it's usually because I did too thick a base coat, trying to hurry up and get to the paint scheme itself, and didn't dry it enough. Lesson learned. Thin coats and dry each completely. Edited August 18, 2013 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 I painted up a couple more, I certainly think I did not allow enough dry time on the first one. On the second I applied some glitter with solarez. It turned out really good. I also tried dipping the bill to see if it would clear it up, it seems really nice, however I will fish it in a couple days and see how it holds up. I've always hated how the knock off bills were cloudy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I've only had the stuff for a little more that 24 hours. I've dipped six lures in it. I took two out tonight after a 24 hour cure. Not one single mark on the lures after two hours of fishing. On a scale of one to ten I'd give it a 9.5. Super easy to dip, crystal clear thin finish and hard as nails. I think one dip may be enough, it's like dipping in water, which was kind of strange. So far so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Moose Baits Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I've only had the stuff for a little more that 24 hours. I've dipped six lures in it. I took two out tonight after a 24 hour cure. Not one single mark on the lures after two hours of fishing. On a scale of one to ten I'd give it a 9.5. Super easy to dip, crystal clear thin finish and hard as nails. I think one dip may be enough, it's like dipping in water, which was kind of strange. So far so good! I mentioned this before... it does seem very thin when you dip it yet it clings so well it just covers beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 It's so thin, I don't think I will ever use it all. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Do your baits still have a scent from the sealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Moose Baits Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Mine don't cougar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Mine seem to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Bait Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Has anyone used a similar product that is available at Lowes or Home Depot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I just took a huge wiff of one, 29 hours later and I don't smell anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Moose Baits Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I just took a huge wiff of one, 29 hours later and I don't smell anything. LOL and then nedyarb walked into a wall and forgot his name for an hour.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
