Nathan Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thinman, That sounds like the product A-Mac tried. It should be called Eagle Supreme.The other product they have is called Eagle Gloss coat.Both are concrete sealers and both are lacquer based.I tried the Eagle gloss coat and it did give a nice clear top coat but it wasn't the strongest by any means.The Eagle Supreme I believe is a better product and is similar to the Gst sealer bought at Menards...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinman13 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Well I guess I will just stick with an epoxy type clear coat, I do not like wasting money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Drat! She borrowed the money from me!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Thinman, If it is the Eagle Supreme and 20.00 for the gallon it would probably be more than worth it...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinman13 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 I will go back at lunch tomorrow and check.Have u ever used bob smith clear coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Thinman, Never have but I've heard good things about it.I believe it is a two part epoxy type product.what makes the Eagle products interesting is they are a dip-able product....Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Bob smith is similar to devcon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinman13 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Is there a link where people buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Is there a link where people buy it? Are you asking about the Bob Smith epoxy? You can get it at Amazon or you can go to Bob Smith Industries and use the dealer locator to see if they have a dealer close to you. They make it in 3 different cure times. I use the 30 minute for sealing baits and as a top coat. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinman13 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Ok I will take a look, Now I did notice that Amazon sells devcon 2 ton in 6 packs, Sounds like a bargain. Now do make your own stencils to put patterns on your baits? If so what kinda material do u use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 I get bob smith epoxy at hobby town USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Ok I will take a look, Now I did notice that Amazon sells devcon 2 ton in 6 packs, Sounds like a bargain. Now do make your own stencils to put patterns on your baits? If so what kinda material do u use? Unmixed two part epoxy has a shelf life. After a while the catalyst part begins to yellow from age, so be careful buying it online. A bargain may not be a bargain, especially if you're looking for it as a top coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinman13 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Ahhh yes, That is good to know. Money these days is hard to come by so wasting it is not an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewaterspecial Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 (edited) A friend of mine, Dale Sellers,(Dale is semi-famous, he is retired but he used to do custom paint jobs for a lot of pro-bass fishermen...Dale was also the guitar player for the back up band on the TV show Hee-Haw for 7 years, as well as a studio guitar player in Nashville for many years, and he played on tons of famous hit songs, Google him)....anyways per Dale's advice I use a product made for rod-builders, called Flex coat. It takes about 24 hours to fully cure, but you can handle the lure in about 8 hours. I use a rotisserie set up to slowly rotate for an even coat. A coupe nice things about flex coat...it's strong, but flexible. And if you have a lure that gets teeth marks...just add a thin coat and it chemically bonds to the old finish. There are two versions of the coat. Thin coat for several layers, or thicker for one application. It is a two part epoxy. Measure with syringes, but don't use generic syringe from pharmacy cause they have silicone in them which ruins the product. I buy the flex coat and syringes from jannsnetcraft. Fyi...I have used Devcon 2 minute, and 30 minute epoxy...I like Flex coat way better, I think most people know this, but the two minute Devon yellows. I use the two minute stuff on purpose sometimes if I make a vintage copy,...I think kinda cool cause it looks old. I never would, and please don't use this idea to make antique forgeries. Edited November 16, 2013 by bluewaterspecial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 basskandy, Why did you quit using the Devcon? bluewaterspecial, Dale taught a friend of mine to paint when he lived in Nashville. Then my friend taught me. I spent many years learning how to shoot lacquer from him. I know how they did things. The paint that they used was pretty awsome. They might have used a little flex coat now and then, but most of their clearcoats they sprayed. I really don't think that flex coat was used on those suspending jerkbaits that he painted. Tell Dale that Skeeter says hi and that I continue to look for Sallys' crystal ball. Why did you quit using Devcon? Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewaterspecial Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Skeeter, I don't know what he used to do when he was in full production mode, but when I was last at his house here in Wisconsin....he showed me his workshop in the basement. I asked him specifically about spraying vs. brush on clear coat. He said he used to spray, but only uses brush on flex coat nowadays. He said he does many thin coats. So based on his recommendation I started using Flexcoat. I been planning to give him a call soon, I'll mention you and Sally's crystal ball. I use Devcon in a pinch, but I asked Dale about it, and in his words..."naw, you don't wanna use that stuff, git you some flexcoat" I met Dale thru music, about the same time I made my first 10 lures. He's very cool and nice. He even gave me several lures that he did. When I mentioned him here at TU, I hoped and figured someone here would be familiar with him and his lure work. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdentAngler Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Can you use polyurethane for sealing and topcoating? I remember my grandfather using it on a couple lures that were repainted. Some of the lures yellowed over time, but the fish didn't seem to care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyCreekFisherman Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 i know there is probably a simple answer to this question and i just havent been able to find it...but when applying the top coat or clear coat is it sprayed on or just dipped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Depending on the type of clear coat your using it can be sprayed, brushed or dipped. As far as I know epoxies are brushed on. Urethane's can be dipped, sprayed or brushed. Things like auto clear are sprayed. It really depends on the type of clear coat your planning on using. hope this helps, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
