Benzin555 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Anyone know of any good flat matte clear coat options that can be used on crankbaits. I have a pattern that I think would benefit from a flat look rather than a deep high gloss that you get from etex or typical two part epoxy. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Concrete sealer are available in low gloss. Be aware that the film will not be as strong. The molecular bonding that produces gloss is much stronger than for a matte finish. Some people dull down the gloss with Scotchbrite pads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetheplumber Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I read somewhere that you can use Plasti Dip matte clear and it works okay but I can't confirm how well it works because I haven't ever used it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Plastic dip in the clear will work.Very thick tough stuff and will leave your bait with a rubbery feel...Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Plasti-Dip Is what I use...it is a rubbery feel which is not a bad thing...some of the lucky craft have a similar coat on their matte finish baits...very durable 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzin555 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Is plasti dip apart or brush on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 You dip it...they also have a spray on version..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I tried the spray on clear. It doesn't like to be touched by plastisol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I use the spray version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrophyFishR Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 How many coats of the spray on plasti dip? I tried a single coat on a WW last year & the matte finish was very impressive. I dont know how it holds up banging the rocks like D2T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I sprayed it over a clear coat to achieve a soft texture, not as a finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrophyFishR Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I sprayed it over a clear coat to achieve a soft texture, not as a finish. So I can't airbrush the lure then spray plasti dip & go fishing? Should I be spraying over D2T I'm looking for matte finish & I just need advice on which product is best. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 If you dip plastic dip..one dip will do...if you use the spray on .. I would recommend two coats..Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrophyFishR Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Nathan, So I can use plasti dip right on top of the createx? That's kinda what I'm hoping. I will try 2 coats of the spray. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I've never tried it over createx?..if nothing else a of a thin coat of createx clear may help if there is a problem..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrophyFishR Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Nathan, Basically I can use plasti dip as my clearcoat vs doing D2T then adding plasti dip? Im trying to skip the clearcoat & use straight plasti dip. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Yep..that's what I do..plastic dip is my top coat..tough stuff!!..Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kswear6 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 plastic dip .. help me out where do I get it ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrophyFishR Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I ordered it online, make sure to get the clear color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Did I read somewhere that flat and high gloss both look about the same under water. Or am I just completely wrong. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 If you put a gloss bait and a flat coat bait underwater you can't tell the difference Musky Glenn.I've just messed around with both the plastic dip " dip" and spray not for the flat finish but because it is tough stuff and has a rubbery feel to it..Nathan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Nice to see you're up to posting again, Mr. President. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks Mark..Nice to have a clear enough head to be posting..lol..Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Nate, Does the Plasti Dip react with the plastisol from soft baits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Mark, I'm not sure..Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
