Odd Question On Gst Top Coats

[Matt Moreau]

So I bought some Concrete Sealer like GST. Since I am in Kaliformia i had to buy a Low VOC similar product. I tested a few blocks of wood then i decided to make a bait using it as the top coat.

 

I do not like how it sticks to everything and ultimately can compromise the top coat. I knew from reading posts here it would stick to plastics so i kept it in its onw container. Pulled it out to use this weekend and it was 85* out. Used hte bait and then put it down on the deck with my other rods. well 3 or 4 hours later i go to pick it up and it kinda stuck to the carpet. I though to myself hmmm thats weird so I put it back in the nonboater spot. somehow it popped off the hook hanger and was resting on the vinly seat for who knows how long and i went to put it back on the hook hanger but it was stuck to the seat!!!

 

I like this bait so my question is.... Anyone try covering GST with another top coat like auto clear or MCU?

 

I am gonna play with this and make a few more test pieces but ill have to wait 2-3 weeks for a full cure. Figured i would ask to see if anyone has done anything to counteract this problem?

[KelpKritter]

Matt,

 

Like I mentioned in one of our PM's if it is not fully cured, in my experience a couple of weeks, it will stick to things even if it appears fully dry.  The first bait I used after curing for a couple of days stuck the the gunwale of the boat after a day of fishing when I left it there to dry before putting it back in the tackle box. It felt totally hard and dry before fishing the bait. On the other hand I left a few finished baits to cure for a couple of weeks on the rack and two have now been sitting on their side on a table for a couple of months and they did not stick on bit. Not sure what the magic time frame for curing is but be sure to not let multiple baits or bait segments come in contact with each other to quickly or they will stick like magnets.

Edited April 10, 2014 by KelpKritter