CarverGLX Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 For those of you that do throughwire on small cranks, how do you keep dipable topcoat or epoxy off the eyes/hangers? Thought maybe an oil based film or petroleum jelly but don’t want that anywhere near epoxy for the same reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 I ignore finish on the hangers and line tie until the topcoat is hard, then zip it out with a micro drill bit in a Dremel tool. As far as 3D eyes go, I coat them with topcoat in order to reinforce the weak cement they come with. I paint eyes on baits 95% of the time and it’s not an issue on those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 I heat the eyes but a tiny drop of super glue first. Try this after dipping use a old airbrush and just blow out the hook eyes works for me, it might take a couple of times. Wayne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarverGLX Posted March 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Thank You both for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
