chachybaby Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Hi Wondering what brand epoxy everyone is using to glue in lips and nose,belly weight, tail eyes. I'm currently using Devcon 2ton epoxy "home" version. I hope is strong enough. I'm just starting out making bass baits. Pike are in play. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 That will work just fine..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 Yes, Two Ton works and is plenty strong. But I prefer an epoxy PASTE that is easier and less messy to use but gives the same strength. Rod Bond epoxy (the regular slow cure version) lets me fiddle with lip alignment for an hour or more. I fill the slot with it, push in the lip, and wipe off the epoxy pushed out the rear sides of the slot. No drips, no mess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted February 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Ok thanks I'll check that product as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverSmallieGuy Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 I have used and like the JB Weld ClearWeld 5 minute epoxy. It dries clear and is really strong. Its fairly inexpensive as well. I have tried it as a clear coat too, not ideal, but definitely works. Braden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePaintsBaits Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 I Use BoB Smith 2 Part Epoxy 30 Min Cure , Gives You About 5 Min Work Time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverSmallieGuy Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, MikePaintsBaits said: I Use BoB Smith 2 Part Epoxy 30 Min Cure , Gives You About 5 Min Work Time. Are you meaning like a 5 minute epoxy when you say 30 min cure? Or are you meaning a 30 minute epoxy. I am guessing that when you say 5 minute work time, you are referring to 5 minute. Either way, BSI epoxy is great for lures. I have heard phenomenal things about their 30 minute epoxy for clear coats. Braden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePaintsBaits Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) It’s The Bob Smith , 30 Min Slow Cure Epoxy , It Sets In 30 Mins , You Can Handle It In 8 Hours. Mike Edited February 25, 2022 by MikePaintsBaits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverSmallieGuy Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, MikePaintsBaits said: It’s The Bob Smith , 30 Min Slow Cure Epoxy , It Sets In 30 Mins , You Can Handle It In 8 Hours. Mike Have you tried it for a clear coat? It is very strong and stays crystal clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePaintsBaits Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 Yes , It’s The Only Clear Coat I Use , I Don’t Paint Volume Like Many People Which Dip There Baits , It Leaves A Deep Gloss Finish and Holds Up Well. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted February 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 What do you guys use to thin it out for top coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverSmallieGuy Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 2 hours ago, chachybaby said: What do you guys use to thin it out for top coat? Ummm. I have heard incredible things about people using denatured alcohol to thin epoxy clear coats. Don't add too much though, it doesn't help it at that point-- it makes it too weak. Braden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 5 hours ago, RiverSmallieGuy said: Ummm. I have heard incredible things about people using denatured alcohol to thin epoxy clear coats. Don't add too much though, it doesn't help it at that point-- it makes it too weak. Braden What ratio of the alcohol to add , or consistency are we talking for the final coat so its not weakend? Let's say 2 part epoxy size of a penny for each glue before mixing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverSmallieGuy Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 I don't do a ton of epoxy clear coats, I don't like them, because they take away the carved details. I generally use KBS Diamond Finish aerosol can. I don't know, so take this with a grain of salt, but I would guess that .2oz total mixture of epoxy, (so .1 oz hardener and .1 oz resin) I would put like 4-7 drops in that much, but I don't use epoxy (for clear coat) so I don't know if that would work. Braden 6 minutes ago, chachybaby said: What ratio of the alcohol to add , or consistency are we talking for the final coat so its not weakend? Let's say 2 part epoxy size of a penny for each glue before mixing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 I have used both Bob Smith and Devcon 2 Ton. They both work great for bait hardware. The D2T has a longer working time. I use mostly D2T now because of availability in my area. When I use Denatured Alcohol, I only use a few drops on a typical batch, which would do around six squarebills sized type baits. It helps to have a plastic plunger type syringe because a couple drops goes a long way. I mix the epoxy first, add the DN, and do additional stirring to blend the DN into the mixed epoxy. It is a 'feel' thing when you mix it to get the consistency you want. I just want it easy to apply and not too thick for a bass bait. I only thin epoxy on small and medium bass sized lures. I don't thin topcoats on larger bass swimbaits and musky/pike baits. Two penny size amounts of resin and hardener are a small amount when combined. I think it will only take 1-2 drops of DN for that small of a batch. If you are using that size batch for a seal coat, you might want the epoxy thinner with an extra drop or 2 to give the epoxy a better chance to get into the tiny imperfections on the bait's body for a better bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) Just remember to mix the two epoxy parts thoroughly BEFORE you add the alcohol to thin it. Otherwise, the alcohol will bind to one of the unmixed epoxy parts, and it will never harden. Edited March 1, 2022 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted March 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverSmallieGuy Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 14 minutes ago, chachybaby said: Thanks guys! No problem! Braden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted March 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 On this topic does dev2ton epoxy yellow after a while as top coat? Does anyone know if home version yellows or have some uv resistance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Devcon 2 Ton has not yellowed on me yet. I keep my baits out of the light when not in use. I have some baits at least 10 years old. I think Devcon 2 ton will eventually yellow. In my experience, it will take years with proper bait storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Catignani Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 I use several different kinds of epoxy...and at times it just depends on what Im doing... One thing that's relatively new that I'm using is UV resin. Its easy to apply and cures in seconds. I did buy a UV torch for it. uvBeast V3 365nm....and the resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
