tinker Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hello. Hoping someone can help. I gave been painting some CB's and throwing them right up on the rocks at night and the paint is chipping (with big pieces coming off). I know the one recomendation is to not hit the rocks and I agree but at night that is sometimes challenging. I sanded cb down used a white base, painted with latex and then top coated with epoxy, 3 coats. Any suggestions on what I might be able to do? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Make sure your paint is fully cured before you top coat it. I typically give my baits 3 blasts of hair drier, about 10 minutes apart before I coat them. Especially in the winter when it's pretty chilly in the basement where I work. I also give the epoxy some shots of warm air because the epoxy needs a fairly warm environment to set correctly. (warm...not hot...so I use the hair drier from a distance). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 There is nothing that isn't going to chip if your hitting rocks when casting...I'd recommend you go to the hardware store and pickup a can of clear, spray on "Plasic Dip". It has a Matt finish ( which makes no difference..all finishes look the same under water..plus your night fishing)Plastic dip has a rubbery feel to it and is extremely tough...It will hold up longer to your errant casts better than anything else..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Nathan, can you share a brand or type of the plastic dip that would be great. I have never heard of that. Is it dipped or brushed on? Thanks, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2199 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) I have seen it stocked in several of our hardware stores in canada. Comes in both a can for dipping or an aerosol spray can. Whenever I have seen it, it's been stocked right beside other spray paints (kylon, rustoleum, etc). And the name brand is as listed above in "". Edited May 1, 2015 by Tim2199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 It's called "Platic Dip"...The dip able version is too thick for our purpose (it's made to dip tools in so they can be held better) The spray on is what you want.I've seen it at Walmart before but they have only stocked the colored versions..not the clear..It was in the paint section...Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Is this it Nate? Ben http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plasti-Dip-11209-6-Multi-Purpose-Clear-Synthetic-Rubber-Coating-11-oz-Spray-/271763055312?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f465722d0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Just keep the Plastic Dip coated lures away from soft plastics. They will melt the coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Yep...That's it Ben..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Epoxy is very brittle and does tend to chip. Try a different top coat like Dick Nite which much more "flexible" I does have it's own issues but it will handle the rocks well...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
