ACarrell Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I searched, but didn't find anything. I was wondering if any of you guys have tried Crystalac Crabcoat finish. It's a non-yellowing, UV protected, marine grade coating that looked pretty interesting. From what I can tell, you could just dip it and it dries pretty fast. I'm thinking about trying some, but didn't know if any of you guys had any recommendations regarding this product. Thanks ! http://www.crystalac.info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Gene...(Lincoya) was trying that out..I never heard how he liked it as a top coat...He is doing mostly animal carvings now and doesn't build many baits anymore the last I checked..I'll ask him about this...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACarrell Posted September 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Thanks Nathan ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 First post in a long while. I have tried it and, so far, I like it. It's not designed for dipping but does dip well. However, with a thick, dipped coat it takes several weeks to completely harden. It will dry to the touch in under 24 hours but you can still dent it with your fingernail two weeks later. Since I haven't made any lures in while I haven't tried spraying it so I can't comment on that part of it. Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACarrell Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Gene, thanks so much for the info ... That's a huge help ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 It has an excellent shine to it and passes the 24hr immersion test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACarrell Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Seems like this might be a viable option, provided you have adequate drying time available. Thanks fellas ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwfflipper Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 I called today and talked to them and I was told " it drys hard in 2 hours" But $30 for a qt. don't know if I want to pay that price. But they said it could be thinned with water if needed but will not absorb water. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACarrell Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I would think that a quart would last a long time And thank you for the additional information, Jeff! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 $30 for a qt. don't know if I want to pay that price. The price has to be put into perspective. Compare with the cost of D2T for example. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 The price has to be put into perspective. Compare with the cost of D2T for example. Dave Need to be careful.....If some looked at what they spend making a lure in materials, tools, and time they might realize how much cheaper it is to buy lures. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Travis - That is way too much perspective. Cost of lures is best looked at in an orthogonal view. Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Dave is right about the price...30.00 a quart sounds like a lot of money..but compared to epoxies we use that is actually not to bad..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACarrell Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Yep .... D2T, for example? Is about $15 for twi 4.5 fluid ounce bottles...so $15 for 9 fluid ounces of actual epoxy. Since a quart is 32 fluid ounces, that would make the cost of Devcon A little over $53 a quart. So darn near twice as expensive as the crab coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Unless your building baits for sale a quart of top coat will go a longggggggg way. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwfflipper Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I spend around 3-4 thousand dollars a year on my components for my baits. I use epoxy about 2% of the time and when I did buy it I bought 4 cases at $2.75 a pack. I'm just saying to buy a gallon it is over $100.00 and I can't see paying that.It might be the cats meow but right now I may wait. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 What price do you put on sanity? Lure making keeps me sane, or, at least, from getting any crazier! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Sometimes my paid job is interesting, but it is lure design that gets me buzzin'. If only I could persuade it to pay the bills. Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACarrell Posted September 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Mark - yeah, I seem to be getting addicted as well! Vodkaman - yeah, wouldn't that be great! Hey, I just wanted to take a second and thank you guys for all the advice you've given me in the short time I've been building lures. You've been super generous with your knowledge and it's really helped me improve quite fast. So, cheers! Here's to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 I got a qt. for $21 from Klingspors Woodworking Shop. Shipping around $8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACarrell Posted September 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 I got a qt. for $21 from Klingspors Woodworking Shop. Shipping around $8 Nice .. Thanks for the tip ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawkman Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) How's the odor? It says low odor but is it low enough to use indoors? Like a one bedroom apartment. Edited October 20, 2015 by mohawkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I don't like to use anything inside without some ventilation, but this stuff has very little smell........................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawkman Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thanks! I use concrete sealer in the garage with the door open in the summer but in the cold season, I'm stuck in the apartment. Garage isn't heated and it's a long cold 50 foot walk to and from the apartment. D2T has been my go to in the cold months but I'm looking for something I can dip and hang. Might give it a shot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
