Phenix72 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 hello needing something more durable for clear coat I saw this product. http://www.flexcoat.com/products/lure-building/ http://lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Flex-Coat-Lure-Building/Flex-Coat-Lure-Epoxy.html somebody has tried? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 What are you using it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phenix72 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 For clear coat jigs and spinners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I've never used Flexcoat epoxy and it may have some attributes I'm not aware of, but $12.99 for 2 ounces is a tad expensive for my taste when you can get 9 ounces of Bob Smith or D2T for about the same price. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phenix72 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 From what I read, D2T, I think it is the most used. even if tends to turn yellow in time. Can you post a link where you can find the pack 9oz? I saw another resin is Envirotex. Its used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 I don't have a link for the D2T since I use the BS 30 minute epoxy. I believe you can get D2T at Ace hardware stores. A lot of people use Etex, but again I prefer the 30 minute epoxy. Etex has to be applied in a much thinner coat or it will not level properly. It is usually applied in multiple coats to prevent sags or runs due to it's thinner nature. Again, this is just personal preference. You can find either of the above mentioned epoxies on Ebay. Just remember you don't want the 5 minute epoxies as they yellow much quicker and are water "resistant". Not waterproof. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phenix72 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) then for Devcon you advise me the 30 minutes type? Edited June 24, 2015 by Phenix72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 then for Devcon you advise me the 30 minutes type? Yes, most guys use the 30 minute type. It has a longer working time. However, not necessarily 30 minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 The 5 minute is fine for gluing parts together, but for a top coat you need the 30 minute. If you haven't already done so I would read up on the proper mixing of epoxies. Most problems are related to improper mixing. Wouldn't hurt to also do some reading on how to deal with air bubbles that can be formed when mixing. A few drops of denatured alcohol will help bubbles to escape and will thin the mix so it's easier to apply and it will also give you an extra minute or two of working time. Just because it says "30 minute" on the bottle doesn't mean you have that much working time. Usually you have about 5 minutes at the most before the epoxy sets up enough that it's no longer workable. good luck, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phenix72 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Thanks, i will try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 I use prokote. I find it to be the clearest smoothest epoxy out there. http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/ProKote/ProKote-Rod-Building-Thread-Finish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaw Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Look into solarez uv cured gloss resin it's faster than d2t although it's not as shinny a finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) I have been using Devcon a long time, I have spinnerbaits that are more than 2 years old and there is no yellowing, it is one of the reasons I use the Devcon. You use the 30 minute, the new packaging is Devcon 2-Ton Epoxy, that is the stuff you want and is 30 minute but real working time is maybe 15 minutes. The 5 minute is simply Devcon 5 minute epoxy. ProKote is one I looked into and I was told that it wouldn't be good for jigs as it isn't hard enough, not to mention it is thin and would require multiple coats to build up a decent top coat for lead lures like jigs and spinnerbaits. This information came directly from Pro Products, I will often see a product that is used in other fashions and see if it could work for me. I was looking at making custom rods awhile back and saw Pro Kote thread epoxy and from the description it sounded like I could use it the same as flex coat but when I emailed pro products they told me they wouldn't recommend it for my use on jigs and it would require a drying wheel so even though I do look into other products, I still have yet to find anything that offers the ease of use and is as clear as Devcon 2 Ton. Edited June 25, 2015 by smalljaw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I recommend Bob Smith Slow-Cure 30 min epoxy 9 oz. for $14.75. I can't tell it works any different than d2t except Bob Smith is cheaper than what I have found d2t for. Here is one place to find it. http://www.amain.com/rc-cars/bob-smith-industries/b365 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I recommend Bob Smith Slow-Cure 30 min epoxy 9 oz. for $14.75. I can't tell it works any different than d2t except Bob Smith is cheaper than what I have found d2t for. Here is one place to find it. http://www.amain.com/rc-cars/bob-smith-industries/b365 I'm with you on the Bob Smith Slow-Cure Glenn. It may be just my imagination, but I swear it seems to give me a tad more working time than D2T and the bubbles from mixing seem to dissipate easier. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I bought some Devcon D2T from these guys: www3.towerhobbies.com Sorry - I could not get the copy/paste function to work. The price is $12.79 for 9 oz I also use Envirotex on the light colored jigs ( white, yellow, pink). Pete 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I bought some Devcon D2T from these guys: www3.towerhobbies.com Sorry - I could not get the copy/paste function to work. The price is $12.79 for 9 oz I also use Envirotex on the light colored jigs ( white, yellow, pink). Pete Hey Pete, Your post looks like a post I would make word for word. Kind of eerie. Below is the link you wanted to post, as I use tower hobbies as well, as they are one of the cheapest on-line sellers of D2T. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=&FVSEARCH=epoxies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hey Pete, Your post looks like a post I would make word for word. Kind of eerie. Below is the link you wanted to post, as I use tower hobbies as well, as they are one of the cheapest on-line sellers of D2T. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=&FVSEARCH=epoxies Well I learned about using Envirotex and D2T from you guys (Cadman, Smalljaw, etc.)!! I believe that there is no need to try and reinvent things that have already been shown to work by guys who are pretty experienced. I like to experiment with some different things as far as my jigs go, but I leave the artistic stuff to people who are more competent than I am. Heck, I was in kindergarten for 6 years because I couldn't pass finger painting!!!! Pete 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh'sjigs Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 damn Pete... i didnt have fingerpaintin until my senior year. You musta went to a smart school. But my bus was kinda short so i painted my helmet; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pup Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Fish don't care about jigs yellowing, so why should we? Now, for those who produce commercially...just make sure your customer is aware of this. Profess it as an enhancer...lol. I read this hair-splitting inquiry and think, to myself, how overly complicated all of this is...and crazy. I do fish, on occasion, with a scientist though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
