BigFish1973 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 I use Diamond clear to clear coat my baits. I have to dip them due to the quantities I make. I have a hell of a time keeping it from setting up in my jars and I line the tops with zip lock bags before screwing the top on. If I go to the tap the can method how is that gonna work when I'm dipping my baits? I have to have a good bit to dip into. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Bloxygen https://www.amazon.com/Bloxygen-Preserver-Spray-Store-pack/dp/B0002088O8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFish1973 Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Hughesy said: Bloxygen https://www.amazon.com/Bloxygen-Preserver-Spray-Store-pack/dp/B0002088O8 I've tried the bloxygen stuff KBS makes with no luck. I sprayed in in there then immediately closed it off go back and open it and its skimmed over. I just can't use it up fast enough before it starts hardening up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 You're doing something wrong. With the bloxygen, I can keep a quart for months and never have it skim over. Just barely crack the lid and shoot the bloxygen for 2 seconds and close the lid. Works every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFish1973 Posted April 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 20 minutes ago, Hughesy said: You're doing something wrong. With the bloxygen, I can keep a quart for months and never have it skim over. Just barely crack the lid and shoot the bloxygen for 2 seconds and close the lid. Works every time. You talking about after you use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFish1973 Posted April 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 43 minutes ago, Hughesy said: You're doing something wrong. With the bloxygen, I can keep a quart for months and never have it skim over. Just barely crack the lid and shoot the bloxygen for 2 seconds and close the lid. Works every time. I would use it and right before I sealed it back up I would barely lift lid spray it in there and then seal it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 I dip and it lasts me a long time w/o bloxygen… I bet you have the lid off for too long at a time. I might do 10 baits at a time. I also use a mason jar and keep the product clean from the lid/rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFish1973 Posted April 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 3 hours ago, 21xdc said: I dip and it lasts me a long time w/o bloxygen… I bet you have the lid off for too long at a time. I might do 10 baits at a time. I also use a mason jar and keep the product clean from the lid/rim. That's what I use is Mason jars. Also I dip quick to ensure that it's not open long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 I personally don't use bloxygen, but I lived in the desert with no humidity. I also place the lid on after every time I dip. high humidity will cause it to flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFish1973 Posted April 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Does anyone know of the best NON MCU clear coat. Is MCU even best to use anyway? I mean I'm just trying to get some ideas on what I should be using. I'm thinking seriously about just using tap the can method and just dispense out little at a time and brush it on then hang them up to dry. But how do you get the stuff out of a brush once it starts setting up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 I just throw the brush's away... You can use xylol/xylene , But you are wasting time and money. $.05 each with a coupon. I use the harbor freight 1/2 in. Horsehair Bristle Acid Shop Brushes https://www.harborfreight.com/36-pc-12-in-horsehair-bristle-acid-shop-brushes-61880.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 I use the tap the can method of storage for my Dick Nite S81 MCU. Dispense a little into a cup, quickly flood coat a lure with a brush and hang it to dry/harden. Clean the brush with any solvent you like - I use lacquer thinner. This is almost as fast as dipping and you don’t have to worry about hardening in the can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFish1973 Posted May 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 minute ago, BobP said: I use the tap the can method of storage for my Dick Nite S81 MCU. Dispense a little into a cup, quickly flood coat a lure with a brush and hang it to dry/harden. Clean the brush with any solvent you like - I use lacquer thinner. This is almost as fast as dipping and you don’t have to worry about hardening in the can. How many do you usually coat at a time before you ever start cleaning your brush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Well, I usually build in batches of 6 baits. When I say “flood coat”, I mean filling the brush and very quickly coating the bait with MCU that will drip off to a leveled coating. Takes maybe 5-10 seconds per bait. So my MCU brush is exposed for only a minute during coating 6 baits before I dunk it into solvent. I’ve used the same cheap flat nylon bristled artist brush for the last 6-7 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
