Nathan Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I've been playing around with Gst concrete sealer as my wood sealer and so far I'm impressed.I 'm sure Eagle Supreme would work equally aswell.These are fairly thin products so you get good penetration. I submerge the bait in the product for a couple minutes then hang to dry for at least 24 hrs.I then give them a coat of Solrez put then on a wheel to level then hit with a light..then off to painting ...Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Nathan, I skip the sealer step and go straight to the Solarez. I dip, hang for two minutes, and then go into the nail light box. Why do you add the sealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted December 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Mark, Because the sealer goes a deeper into the wood...Should I have a toothy critter get a tooth through the top coat I've got the wood sealed a little deeper under it. Plus,the Solarez lays a little smoother over it...It's probably over kill but when submerging dried wood in water I need all the help I can get..lol..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 sealers excel in waters that get very cold up here in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordguy_85 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 FWIW, I had bought some Z-poxy finishing resin to try out for clearcoat due to it's longer pot life that turned out to be too yellow tinted to use. I happened to see it while experimenting with carving a jerkbait awhile back, and tried it to seal the bait with. It is alot thinner than most epoxies and is actually a finishing resin for wood, so it soaks into the wood pretty well, and on a turner levels out pretty much like any other epoxy. It does a great job of sealing the bait IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 I've been playing around with Gst concrete sealer as my wood sealer and so far I'm impressed.I 'm sure Eagle Supreme would work equally aswell.These are fairly thin products so you get good penetration. I submerge the bait in the product for a couple minutes then hang to dry for at least 24 hrs.I then give them a coat of Solrez put then on a wheel to level then hit with a light..then off to painting ...Nathan I have used GST on a couple of wooden baits...awesom results but I would let cure more than 24 hours...I usually give it 4 Days. Really brings out the color of the wood. Actually left the wood grain in the pattern using transparent colors...pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted December 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 I bet that would look nice...what type wood Cougar?...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 I believe it is like basswood...much harder than balsa...this shot kind of shows the grain Hope the pics are ok here...if not just delete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Baits Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Guys I tried the Gst on three sets of baits now and just can't deal with the smell. I apply using a respirator, but the baits themselves retain that funky smell. Even baits I coated this summer still have a slight funk. Maybe I'm just applying it wrong. I think I'm going back to etex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted December 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Those are beautiful Cougar !!..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Thank you...I wish I was better with the camera...the woodgrain background really looks much better in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertaxpr Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 On 12/24/2013 at 5:26 AM, Cougarftd said: I believe it is like basswood...much harder than balsa...this shot kind of shows the grain Hope the pics are ok here...if not just delete https://www.epoxyfloorsoftampa.com/ The word around the yard here is that Concrete Sealers, such as H&C, are very good at protecting Bare Aluminum spars. Theses sealers are basically Acrylics and so are pretty much immune to the UV that destroys most other plastics and resins. And they penetrate well. So, how about using them as sealers on wood? Might be far more effective than the usual oils, varnishes or epoxies. Has anyone tried this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertaxpr Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 4/21/2023 at 3:56 AM, albertaxpr said: The word around the yard here is that Concrete Sealers, such as H&C, are very good at protecting Bare Aluminum spars. Theses sealers are basically Acrylics and so are pretty much immune to the UV that destroys most other plastics and resins. And they penetrate well. So, how about using them as sealers on wood? Might be far more effective than the usual oils, varnishes or epoxies. Has anyone tried this? concrete sealing orlando no response to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 I have only used it as top coat. It works, but.....don't leave the baits on a wet boat carpet for any length of time, and don't let them lie against soft plastics, or they will melt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 I use high solids concrete sealer as a wood sealer. It works fantastically! I originally bought a bunch of concrete sealers for top coat testing but they all reacted with other baits getting sticky and such when left in the sun or a hot plano box. So instead of tossing them i tested then as the sealing agent and then paint and topcoat with auto clear and it works great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted April 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 When I originally posted this was because I found it to be a good wood sealer..I still do..Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 (edited) This maybe a little out of left field. But one of the winter's projects has been a new set of deck chairs for up at the cabin. when I made my first set my next door neighbor gave me leftover cans of Cetol SRD the stuff is awesome for outdoor wood the 20 years since it's called this (at least in Canada) http://www.exclusivepaints.com/shop/stain/sico-proluxe-srd-re-wood-finish/ 20 years of abuse and the chairs are broken down but the finish is decent(remember 0 maintenance) We have some that had plain Varathan and those are only 10 or so years and the wood is grey mossy and not a flake of finish on it. Judging by a chair I just finished it is a curing finish, so with a light sand it should take paint Did some looking and it is a boiled linseed oil variant Edited May 29, 2023 by aulrich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler87432f Posted October 1 Report Share Posted October 1 On 12/24/2013 at 5:26 AM, Cougarftd said: I believe it is like basswood...much harder than balsa...this shot kind of shows the grain Hope the pics are ok here...if not just delete cosmetic teeth whitening Using concrete sealer as a wood sealer can be an unconventional yet effective solution in certain situations. Concrete sealers are designed to penetrate porous surfaces, providing protection against moisture, stains, and wear. When applied to wood, they can form a durable barrier that helps repel water and resist weathering, similar to traditional wood sealers. However, it's important to choose the right type of concrete sealer, as some may be too rigid or inflexible for the natural expansion and contraction of wood. Always test a small, inconspicuous area before full application to ensure compatibility and desired results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted October 15 Author Report Share Posted October 15 Good info Tyler..Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
