I paint quite a lot. I usually wait till I have a lot of baits if I dip. I've been reading on the storage problem with it for the last 3 years and that is the reason I haven't tried it yet. I usually put a new clear coat thru the paces before it goes out to a customer. I tried a concrete sealer this week and it failed. It handled the heat of the truck dash for three days but the other lure failed the 4 hours in water. It would come off with the finger nail after 4 hours. I didn't think you were suppose to brush the DN 81. I've been using a 2 part epoxy and it has done well but I was looking for something a little lighter. Thanks for the info.