FERG DADDY Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 I promise this isn't the same old question. I have a more specific request. I've read probably close to every post on here regarding clearcoats, so I'm not just hoping someone will summarize the vast amount of information that has been shared here. My question/questions.............what would you recommend for a large batch of musky lures? I'm looking at doing approximately 15-20 lures at a time. I don't want to say cost is not an option, but the overall quality is more important to me than the cost. I apologize if this is too similar to all of the other questions about top coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw4 Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 tru coat all day everyday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 The one you can apply multiple coats with and not have complications I have used Etex, a couple different uv resins and KBS. I have lost large batches do to diss functional spinners(or power outages)and I am done with it. Calling up customers after $2000 order went to crap because of it is not fun. UV resin doesn’t hold up and is a pain between coats. Even 4 layers it lifts and wrinkles after they have been chewed I personally use 5 coats of KBS and it holds up well. I have fed lots of lures to pike and to musky on a lesser extent without issue. Yes you still get hook rash but it’s on the surface. The only chipping I have had is from casting into rocks and often it’s fine. Personally if I increase the number of lures I make I will likely look into auto clear But I can tell you epoxy like Etex and truecoat are most popular with guys building musky lures. Also a nice thick epoxy coat does look awesome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Oh if you choose to use KBS doing multiple coats don’t follow the instructions on the cam you will get bubbles. You can only do one coat a day. Drying in a closed container with wet paper towel in the bottom to raise humidity makes a big difference too Every clear coat has its quirks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 The paper towel trick is interesting and makes perfect sense..Thanks Hillbilly..Nate 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Nathan said: The paper towel trick is interesting and makes perfect sense..Thanks Hillbilly..Nate I live in a drier area so it helps with curing and find it takes longer without it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FERG DADDY Posted August 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 I appreciate the comments and information that has been shared so far. I look forward to trying the True Coat and paper towel trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, FERG DADDY said: I appreciate the comments and information that has been shared so far. I look forward to trying the True Coat and paper towel trick. Paper towel trick is for KBS and works because it’s a moisture cure true coats will not benefit from it and would more likely have a negative impact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FERG DADDY Posted August 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 Okay.........thanks for the additional response.........you likely saved me (and others) time and money with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 40 minutes ago, FERG DADDY said: Okay.........thanks for the additional response.........you likely saved me (and others) time and money with that. I mentioned KBS in the post about the paper towel trick but I definitely don’t want someone to ruin lures by misunderstanding my post. that is the worst thing about a clear coat going wrong you put in a bunch of work before reaching that stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 Like most of the above, I’d opt for KBS. It’s clear, cures well, and yields a tough high luster coating. Big plus: you simply dip lures into it and hang them to drip and cure. Optionally, you can brush it on and hang it. I use several coats to build a very good coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FERG DADDY Posted August 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 Anyone know a cost comparison between True Coat versus multiple coats of KBS? Do you mask your lips when you dip them? That sounds like a funny question, but I’m sure you know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted August 18, 2023 Report Share Posted August 18, 2023 2 hours ago, FERG DADDY said: Anyone know a cost comparison between True Coat versus multiple coats of KBS? Do you mask your lips when you dip them? That sounds like a funny question, but I’m sure you know what I mean. I don’t know the cost comparison as I haven’t used true coat so can’t speak there I do make larger lures for pike and sometimes musky. One thing I can tell you is it would not be worth dipping because of the amount of KBS you would need. Brushing on is a better in the case of larger lures. Also with KBS thin coats are best so you have more control brushing it on. I don’t thin KBS when brushing it on but I have heard guys who dip often thin KBS. Honestly the two are very different products and will give you a completely different look too. The thickness of your coat final finish will be very different too. The equipment/products needed is very different for use and storage One thing no has mentioned is KBS is a harsher chemical and I wear a respirator when applying it. Also it has a strong smell before it is fully cured In my opinion they are so different with positives and negatives that I highly recommend looking into all aspects of both products before deciding which is the right fit for you my opinion both are good but very different 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
