fishon-son Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 painted my first bait. flat colors and took it to the lake.got 4 bass off 3 docks.....but, i never sealed the paint and have some teeth marks...next one what do you use to seal it with....i dont have a drying wheel so no 2 ton....its a plastic blank.....i have a few sold..lol and im not a seller . i like to give...no camera for pics sorry...maybe i can i phone one in....its cheesey.....first time spray job..got alot to learn and kind of like it....so lets get me sealed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Here is a easy way to seal a lure. It will do well for this. Spray Rust-Oleum gloss clear coat in whatever way you like it. They put out a car clear, enamel etc. Four Coates will get you there. It sets up quickly, I didn't allow it to totally dry or I tried letting it dry and scruff it up. Either way will give you a good job. Hang them up nose up. It's easy to fine and pretty cheap. Make sure the hangers and lip is sealed well. I did mine outside. Let me know how it does for you. Let it fly, Dale 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) D2t is one epoxy you can get away with turning by hand. It's so thick it takes time to sag. Moisture cure urethane (MCU) is probably too much of an investment if you are just painting a few or just painting once in a while. With that you can dip the lure and let it run off, dabbing the eye occasionally. Dakota lake tackle has a video on each. And don't worry about those battle scars - plenty of real fish have a few also! Edited May 24, 2016 by Chuck Young 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Start off with easy... use D2L. Google D2L on Crankbaits for all sorts of info and videos. Make sure you get the clear D2L! http://www.amazon.com/Devcon-23145-Ton-Flow-Mix-Epoxy/dp/B000HE6BYS/ref=sr_1_55?ie=UTF8&qid=1464054160&sr=8-55&keywords=epoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 You can topcoat a bait with anything you like and it will fish OK... for awhile at least. There not many really waterproof and tough finishes that are popular here on TU. Epoxy or moisture cured urethane, maybe UV cured polyester resin. Most builders gravitate to one of these sooner or later for good reason. If you have reasons not to, that's OK too. Enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osutodd Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 I agree with the D2T It is fine without a turner. Just don't put it on real thick and it won't sag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) Thinking that it's maybe a few that he was making I throw out one that will do fine for quite some time. Tested and will last. Everybody deserves their opinion even if they tried something or not. I used this product last year and have many baits out there still being fished. Looks just as good. I guess I could have gone main stream and put products out there like mcu, uv, d2t with the brand names. I've used d2t for a long time. Now I'm using mcu and this product, because of the weight issues. Yep I know you can thin d2t down, but what a hassle. I like the uv idea but I believe mcu is just as good, IMO. Most of these need some sort of a special tool, turner etc or even brushes. The whole point was what was stated, my first bait, don't have specialized equipment. Figuring that a spray that will last is what was needed. Quick, easy and cheap and no equipment, but will last. So the debate goes on. Have a nice day, Dale Edited May 24, 2016 by DaleSW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted May 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 thanks , i have d2t so ill try that.....when i get the camera going ill post a pic..... got 4 more bass today on it.....its cheesey but working........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 What is the saying around here? It doesn't matter as long as it catches fish. Good luck, Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 getting ready to put on d2t..... do i also brush the bill with it also..?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 I don't put it on the front bills...but some do. You are using the D2T to protect the paint...and you don't need to protect the bill (aka lip) since it is typically not painted. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Definitely not. It is too thick and could affect the action. Just put a thin coat where the paint ends to seal it. If you don't, water could get under your paint. That would not be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 put the d2t on very light . have done 3 coats tryin to fill the air pockets...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzfly Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 I have used Deacon Two Ton for years and still think its is one of the best. I stopped using brushes and now use cheep disposable makeup double ended foam brushes. You can get them online for about $5 for 25 for a total of 50 batches. I found you don't any streaks and not errant brush bristles in your finished coat. Brad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 I have used Deacon Two Ton for years and still think its is one of the best. I stopped using brushes and now use cheep disposable makeup double ended foam brushes. You can get them online for about $5 for 25 for a total of 50 batches. I found you don't any streaks and not errant brush bristles in your finished coat. Brad had a few bristles on the lure I had to pick out .ill give those foam brushes a go..thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 I modify some of the wider brushes I get at Wallmart. They are about 1/2" to 3/4" wide and about 1/8" to 1/16" thick. I cut down the thickness with a pointed pair of scissors. I push one point through and trim off some of the bristles close to the brush handle. Do this on the front and back so you only have a few bristles left. The result is a nice, wide, flexible brush. This brush give you a nice smooth finish. It works a lot faster than the little disposable brushes, allowing the coating of more lures per session. I have made some with plastic and bristle brushes. Both work well. Squeegee out excess epoxy and cleanup with denatured alcohol or acetone. Then wrap tip with paper towel. A good tool is worth cleaning and saving. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 picked up some new clear gloss rust-oleum that bonds to plastic...going to give that a go and ill report that back on my next bait......non-yellowing..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted June 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 the clear worked well...but ,ill need to fish the bait and look for hook marks before i give it a thumbs up...bait looks great..hooks and eyes going on today....im thinking eyes should have been put in place before the clear coat....im a little cheesed at the blanks i got..the bills look like someone ran sandpaper on them....they fish good.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Yes you should always put the eyes on before the clear coat in my opinion. I also give them a little extra by using glue also. Then I clear coat, this will help hold them in place and also help give the eyes a natural look. I have never had any side effects from coating over the eyes. Take care, Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 If you forget to put your eyes on before you clear coat your bait, just glue them on, and then put some clean nail polish over them to help seal them in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 second coat of clear to cover the eyes and all the paint ran.....wtf...trashed lure....bak to d2t for me ..letting it dry so i can sand it a little and try a cover paint.....or try to strip it off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) Never had that happen to me when I used it. Matter of fact the ones I did are still going strong. You may not be using the same thing. The paint may not be the same either. I use createx and wicked (wicked mainly). I just did some this weekend, they look good. I'm waiting on a airbrush to get here to use on mcu, it will be dedicated to mcu. I'm going to give mcu a try. But yet that product has/is working very well for me. Sorry to hear about the issue you have, Dale Edited June 15, 2016 by DaleSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 my camera is broke and my iphone wont up load any pics to show...i was able toget 90% of the paint off.....im thinking old paint maybe at leaast 5 years or more....that all got trashed ..createx paint this week end if hobbie lobby has that.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 That could be it. Especially if the paint has froze. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 back to d2t i dont think you can beat that stuff...its hard as a rock ...im fishing a square bill on a flat all rocks for smallies and the bait is taken a beating and not a mark on the lure.....wow good stuff....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
