AC's Custom Lures Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hey does anyone know of a clear coat that dries to a flat finish? I currently use the KBS diamond clear, but some new lures I'm making i want to be flat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Welcome to TU, AC. While I haven't attempted any flat or matte finishes, here is a link to a semi-recent thread about your question. I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC's Custom Lures Posted August 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Great thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 I heard that KBS in a spray can is flat or matte finish. You might just be able to spray a light coat over your dipped KBS lures. I'm going to try this when I get around to buying some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 5 hours ago, 21xdc said: I heard that KBS in a spray can is flat or matte finish. You might just be able to spray a light coat over your dipped KBS lures. I'm going to try this when I get around to buying some. Pleas let us know how that works out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Kbs spray is gloss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.t Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Since everyone is talking about the kbs I dont want to start a new topic but I've never used the stuff but I am interested in trying it, so my question is one label says high solids formula the other says direct to metal formula , which do I need for plastic cranks? I'm assuming the high solids formula but I didnt know if it mattered or not! Thanks for any help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 I’ve never used KBS either but generally speaking it’s better to choose a high solids topcoat whenever possible because it’s usually more durable. Urethane finishes when cured/dried only leave behind the solids they contain. As to “direct to metal” I assume it contains metal etching chemicals that promote better adhesion. Do they also etch plastics? Don’t know but I’m doubtful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.t Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Makes sense to me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Once you've finished a bait with a gloss topcoat, you can knock the shine down to matte with fine steel wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.t Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Wonder if you done your gloss clear coat then lightly hit it with a soda blaster if it would have the matte finish? Mark's probably right the steel wool in 0000 would probably do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 On 9/2/2018 at 7:30 PM, Hughesy said: Kbs spray is gloss Then I would try these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mark poulson Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 3 hours ago, 21xdc said: 3 hours ago, 21xdc said: Then I would try these... I use Rustoleum Clear X2 Gloss as a top coat on jointed baits and crankbaits, and I love it. But I've found that it doesn't play nicely with soft plastics. I think the softener in the plastics actually bleeds over and softens the X2. I would keep that in mind for any spray acrylic that you use. This is not to say it won't work, but you do need to be careful what you leave it in contact with for an extended period, like overnight. Do a test piece first, to see if plastisol baits will affect it. I use clear nail polish as a barrier on baits that have soft plastics attached, like rats, in the area of attachment, and I remove the tails after I'm done fishing for the day. I store the tails in the same plano box as the rats, but in a separate compartment, and there's no problem, so it's really prolonged direct contact that is the danger. I also keep my rods rigged with hard baits on one side of my deck, and soft plastic rigs on the other side, to avoid problems. An hour's contact doesn't seem to cause damage, but I'm careful not to let them lay together on the deck, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
