nedyarb Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Has anyone dipped a blade yet. Wayne Do you mean spinner bait blade? If so I will try it to see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Yes Spinner blades. Also spoons and related types. Thanks Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 I called GST. They said they would sell direct (since no Menards in Ft Worth), but it would be abou $40 just for shipping 1 gallon since it's considered hazardous material! Has anyone explored the Home Depot brands yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Home Depot does have a similar product but I don't think they carry it in house...it's a ship to store deal...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Just went in and checked...Home Depot has one called Eagle Gloss coat but it is a shipped to store deal....24.97 a gal and it has 25% solids...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Thanks guys. The cost of shipping is way more than I'd consider paying. If I decide to try out the Home Depot brand I'll let you know how it works out. thanks again, Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Never painted a blade before but I used craft paint. The red bled a bit, and I decided to try a buzz blade too. I will bang em around in a week and see how they hold up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 I checked with the Post office...they won't ship. I'll check with UPS or Fed-Ex and see what they would charge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Never painted a blade before but I used craft paint. The red bled a bit, and I decided to try a buzz blade too. I will bang em around in a week and see how they hold up!If you hit that with a coat of createx gloss clear and heat set...it won't bleed. I know this because it happened to me...must be something with red Edited August 26, 2013 by Cougarftd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Thanks for the tip, if I use createx red it doesn't bleed! But I think it was Anita's or folk art red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 mine was a woods and water paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubs Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'm going to try the Eagle brand from Home Depot since there's no Menards within 3 states. I was hoping for a satin but they carry high gloss only. bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Before paint and four dips the spinner blade weighed 4.3 grams. It weighed 4.6 grams afterwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks Nedyarb I bet a gallon goes a long way, like forever. I would put it in small jars and bloxgen it, just for a long time before I use. Thanks Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'm going to try the Eagle brand from Home Depot since there's no Menards within 3 states. I was hoping for a satin but they carry high gloss only. bill Remember that the higher the gloss, the stronger the film strength. That's why high gloss paints hold up best, especially outdoors. The gloss is formed by the linking of long chain polymer molecules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Remember that the higher the gloss, the stronger the film strength. That's why high gloss paints hold up best, especially outdoors. The gloss is formed by the linking of long chain polymer molecules. I did not know that Mark. Thanks for the info. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Moose Baits Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Just went in and checked...Home Depot has one called Eagle Gloss coat but it is a shipped to store deal....24.97 a gal and it has 25% solids...Nathan It's a solvent based sealer and 5% above the GST...let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Moose Baits Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Remember that the higher the gloss, the stronger the film strength. That's why high gloss paints hold up best, especially outdoors. The gloss is formed by the linking of long chain polymer molecules. Wow...awesome info Mark, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubs Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Remember that the higher the gloss, the stronger the film strength. That's why high gloss paints hold up best, especially outdoors. The gloss is formed by the linking of long chain polymer molecules. The main reason I wanted satin was to use it for it's intended purpose in case it's a dud on lures. bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Learn a thing or two everyday..Thanks Mark!!..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Has anyone tried this on a wood lure yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I have used it on two balsa lures, and I am not 100% convinced its good for wood. It looks fantastic but after about six days it still feels just a bit soft. I fished them two days ago, caught fish banged the bottom and had no scratches but it just seems "soft" to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Yikes, It's been 100 degrees these past two days. I leave my lures in the boat. When I just checked them one had a spot pull up off the back. If I wanted to I could peel it back I'm sure! The bill from another lure was resting on that spot. I will see if leaving them inside helps recure them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I just orderd a gal. Of the Eagle brand sealer from Home Depot...shipping to my house was only 7.00 ....I will be using it on wooden baits...I'll keep you guys updated...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhersh Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I have tried the gst on several baits and they are both soft. I hung them outside all day today in 95 to 100 degree sunlight and I am still able to mar them with my finger nail. I guess I will wait the rest of the week to see if they harden up, any tips would be appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
