bamabass 10 Report post Posted May 27, 2007 anyone ever used createx top coat?how is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF 21 Report post Posted May 28, 2007 Good stuff.. will last you a LONG LONG TIME!!! Remember Im a fisherman!! So read between the lines.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theflyingplatypus 10 Report post Posted May 30, 2007 Its probly acrylic based, which means it will not last. If you are looking for something easer to use epoxy try dick nites fishermun's lure coat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjbass 1 Report post Posted May 30, 2007 If you are talking about Createx gloss top coat, it is fine for clearing your bait to protect your paint before final clear coat, but it will not stand up alone to fishing abuse. You need something much tougher. Epoxy (Devcon 2 ton), etex, new lustre, crystal sheen or dick nites.....these are your best choices. Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
u63405 1 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 I've used createx paints on a lure w/o coating it and it held up surprisingly well. heat set the paint/top coat with a blow dryer for added adhesion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjbass 1 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 Let me clear this up.....no pun intended...... Createx paints are great, I use them all the time. Yes heat setting will adhere the paint, but Createx gloss top coat will not stand up to what actual fishing puts a lure through....trust me on this. Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites