Terrydabassman Posted July 2, 2004 Report Share Posted July 2, 2004 Whats the best way to "seal the wood" before painting on wood cranks and muskie baits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaime Posted July 2, 2004 Report Share Posted July 2, 2004 don't know about the best method but several methods include using devcon 2 ton, using bullseye 123, and there even one where you use styrofoam cups and paint thinner to make a protective coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted July 2, 2004 Report Share Posted July 2, 2004 Devcon 2 ton works for me. Especially if you are using balsa. Here is a picture of one I just sealed. Tally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrydabassman Posted July 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 Tally, I thought of that but didn't know if it was ok to do it that way. So, you just carve your bait, top coat it, paint it, and then top coat again? Thanks, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted July 3, 2004 Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 If your bait is not balsa you don't need to use Devcon. Devcon is really hard to sand down compared to polyurthane, polyacrylic or Bulleyes shellac. Coley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 There is a lot of guys who know more about this than me. Coley just gave you some more ideas. Which ever you do, it is very important to sand // scuff it up before you start painting. The bait you saw has balsa in it so I used Devcon. Tally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Coley has it. I've been using Minwax Polycrylic; lightly sand smooth the raised grain with some fine after the first coat, recoat until glass smooth. Scuff and you're ready for base coat. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwfflipper Posted July 7, 2004 Report Share Posted July 7, 2004 hey terry, it's jeff from colliers wv. i use a sanding-sealer that is used on wood doors or whatever. i use either minn wax or sherwin williams brand but make sure you don't get the laquer sealer it has a bad effect on some paints i've tried. also talked to skeeter two weekends ago when i went to north carolina to check on my house there and i think he was having a problem with the laquer also(skeeter is a very smart man concering making crankbaits and using devcon as a top coat) so give it a try. jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
