snooterfish Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 i hadve read it on a post somewhere and now i cannot find it . i have searched and looked. what is the waiting (set) time before applying Devcon 2 to my lures, i am using Createx Water Based paints. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodaddy Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Snooter, IMHO I do'nt believe there is a set or determined time for clearing as far as createx is concerned. Personally I have cleared baits litterally within minutes of painting them. As long as the paint is dry I've never had a problem. As a matter of fact just last nite I painted 6 baits and from priming to dotting the eyes and having them turning on the dryer.....45 minutes. I was'nt trying to set a speed record they were just easy paint schemes. There are some that may have a different outlook on this but this is just the way I did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 I always put a couple of dabs on a piece of painted scrap last thing. I can then test this for dryness if I am in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooterfish Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 thanks guys, i am anxious to get them cleared. snooterfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 I flash dry Createx with a hair dryer and don't have a specific wait period before I clearcoat with Devcon. But I usually take a short break. I suspect acrylic is not fully dried/cured until its slight acidic odor goes away but any remaining moisture in the paint will not affect epoxy curing. I haven't noticed any related paint adhesion problems but a TU custom buillder who makes large batches might have more insight into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longball Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 As long as you flash dry them with the hairdryer first you're fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooterfish Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 you guys have been a ton of help, now get my soda can, clean the bottem and "get-R -Done" snooterfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yake Bait Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Do you guys do any thinning of your Devcon or do you coat straight. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 I always use it straight because I like a thicker clearcoat and plan my baits accordingly. Epoxy engineers say it's strongest if you don't add anything. But if you feel the need to thin (I know it's cold right now where many guys are building their baits!) a few drops of denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner will not cause a disaster. If you like thinner coats, Envirotex Lite is a popular option (it contains solvent so will make solvent based colors run). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 I use it straight. If you need to thin it, a few drops of denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner mixed in after the 2 parts are mixed will not cause a disaster - but epoxy companies say it's strongest when nothing is added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
