Ryan V Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 I've started making ice fishing lures lately and I've had several of my lures clear coats crack on me when I'm fishing. I'm guessing that its the cold that's making them crack so what I'm wondering is if any of you guys have had something like this happen and what kind of epoxy or resin I should buy that wouldn't crack. I'm fairly new to lure making and I have been using a 30min epoxy from Tracker supply for my clear coats. Any help would be great thanks Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Try cheap clear nail polish from the dollar store. That way, you don't have to break the bank to find out if it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan V Posted February 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 48 minutes ago, mark poulson said: Try cheap clear nail polish from the dollar store. That way, you don't have to break the bank to find out if it works. Thanks for the suggestion I'll try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 Try Clear Plasti-Dip. Dried coat temp use range -30° to 200°F. It does not chip or peel. Similar in appearance to flexible vinyl, and is resistant to abrasion, cutting, and marring. Just dip the item to be coated in Plasti Dip® and let dry in the air-no heat required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan V Posted February 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 51 minutes ago, fshng2 said: Try Clear Plasti-Dip. Dried coat temp use range -30° to 200°F. It does not chip or peel. Similar in appearance to flexible vinyl, and is resistant to abrasion, cutting, and marring. Just dip the item to be coated in Plasti Dip® and let dry in the air-no heat required. https://www.amazon.com/Plasti-Dip-Performix-12219-Clear/dp/B00I9SK8WK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=clear+plasti+dip&qid=1551318207&s=gateway&sr=8-2 Is this what your talking about? Because it says in the description that it's easily removable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 13 hours ago, Ryan V said: https://www.amazon.com/Plasti-Dip-Performix-12219-Clear/dp/B00I9SK8WK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=clear+plasti+dip&qid=1551318207&s=gateway&sr=8-2 Is this what your talking about? Because it says in the description that it's easily removable. Yes that is the stuff and It can be purposely removed from smooth surfaces. Some people use this to decorate their car rims and painted surfaces and want to be able to remove it at a later date. For the ice fishing environment It should protect and not crack like epoxy as long as the lure is completely covered. I have not personally used it for ice fishing but I thought it would work because it's flexible, durable, and has a use range of -30° to 200°F. I used it for a top coat of Rupert Harvey's fly "Fat Boy Mullet". Note it is also available in the spray can which is what I used. (Performix 11209 Plasti Dip Clear Multi-Purpose Rubber Coating Aerosol - 11 oz. ) https://www.amazon.com/Performix-11209-Plasti-Dip-Multi-Purpose/dp/B000LNN11G/ref=pd_bxgy_263_2/134-0997761-4850213?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000LNN11G&pd_rd_r=4a38054b-3b6d-11e9-accd-19068f92f127&pd_rd_w=H1IMf&pd_rd_wg=X5L7j&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=0B3SB5NBZQT0620CQXHD&psc=1&refRID=0B3SB5NBZQT0620CQXHD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 I've used it, and prolonged contact with soft plastic baits will melt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 I would check with the guys in the wire forum Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 CS lure and jig finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...