theclamman Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 I've been having an issue with my epoxy topcoat peeling up the edges of my stick-on eyes while the lures are drying on the turning wheel. Is there any secret to stopping the eyes from peeling up? I'm using WTP stick on eyes and ArtResin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 The topcoat must be shrinking, and that is odd. I would try a different epoxy topcoat on a test sample to see if you have the same issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 If the eyes are resting on a curved surface, the epoxy can weaken the adhesive backing and cause the eye to partially pop off. Plastic lures usually have a flat recess to hold the eyes and you can drill a recess into wood or other materials to do the same. This is a little finnacky to do so I prefer to paint the eyes on wood crankbaits. I like the classic look and the fish don't seem to care one way or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 You might want to adhere them with super glue gel before top coating. I usually apply a dot of super glue gel to the lure. Then I put the eye over the gel. You may want to practice doing this on something like a dowel before trying it on your lure. Because you only get one chance to get it right. Putting the very edge of the eye on a scapel blade also helps to position it on the gel. I use Loctite Gel Control in the blue bottle. Lowes and Home Depot carry it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) 19 hours ago, theclamman said: I've been having an issue with my epoxy topcoat peeling up the edges of my stick-on eyes while the lures are drying on the turning wheel. Is there any secret to stopping the eyes from peeling up? I'm using WTP stick on eyes and ArtResin. 1. I mentioned to use Loctite gel in the blue bottle to firmly attach the stick-on eyes first. 2. Second option, use eyes with posts. Trim post to proper length. Put a little Loctite on the post and press in. Lisa & Ed's offer a large variety of color and size in eyes with posts. http://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pcs/click?xai=AKAOjsvFZVPx2R87gZy38mBbpsb4MhmiU1x9YgF6Zo9_qlxzDryY_iWCII89xJd5OGXNpkSv4IlUTlOAjlNu6e4jGpFQMcXoTHRTt0JElZ1X7ty5Wa9jnHi1qDrzJHLZtWk5GS3peqSTc-pIUqteJemmRARpfUQQ6yidg_J_1Jr_37VvmLyRH5Q2KofjH4tunF0mf-oswrrOr1L6ieyJU1wiWbPy9nTrxb16bSjOfJo_WbsbrOsBblU&sig=Cg0ArKJSzFEHGlTwk-y3&adurl=http://lisaandedseyes.ipage.com/&nm=2 Edited June 1, 2017 by fshng2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 I have eyes with post I use on some large plastics I am messing with. It is a great option when you can use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
