jcv_cw Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Hi guys, Pretty new in this forum but been painting for a couple of years now. I have always been using Devcon 2-ton epoxy for my lures and no complains to the finish and durable results. But now I am looking at painting matte finished lures. Any advise on what epoxy or coating I can use to produce the matte finish that is equally as durable as devcon? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 I've found that the long chain polymer molecules that produce a gloss finish are also the strongest, most durable, for baits. When I buy a bait that has a matte finish, I immediately coat it with a gloss clear, to protect the paint. Otherwise, the finish will be trashed after one day of fishing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcv_cw Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 so i suppose gloss is the way to go? i have matte finish topcoat from createx and alclad, both of which i never tried using as i know it would be pointless and wear off fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 If I did want a matte finish, I'd put on several layers of gloss, and then knock down the gloss with a scotch brite pad. But matte looks glossy as soon as it is in the water, so I don't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcv_cw Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, mark poulson said: But matte looks glossy as soon as it is in the water, so I don't bother. well that's true... really shows anglers are more attracted to lures than fishes, in this case my obsession in getting matte finishes. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 X2 with Mark. The only matte finish I’m familiar with is the soft rubbery stuff I’ve had on some Japanese jerkbaits and it peeled off rather easily during use. My take on it is that the bass just don’t care and if anything, virtually all prey species have a sheen that is best represented by a high gloss finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarHillBaits Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Here's a tip after using a durable clear ( i dip in diamond coat) and it cures take nail polish clear in matte brush 2-4 coats and it will be matte and have the durability of the gloss 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcv_cw Posted May 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 5/10/2018 at 6:27 AM, SugarHillBaits said: Here's a tip after using a durable clear ( i dip in diamond coat) and it cures take nail polish clear in matte brush 2-4 coats and it will be matte and have the durability of the gloss thanks for the tip. will try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeceSharpe Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 I usually use Createx matte finish topcoat , so thank you for more options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 I love Createx products. That being said, I do not believe the Createx topcoats will provide enough protection for lures . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcv_cw Posted May 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Chuck Young said: I love Createx products. That being said, I do not believe the Createx topcoats will provide enough protection for lures . agree with you. i tried using the matte top coat from createx and it didnt last a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
