Hi David;
I need to purchase 6 more oz. of propionate for a friend.Have bought from you before,and still don't have a paypal account.I still have your address.Is $14.99 the correct price now with shipping?I have'nt had a chance to use mine yet,to busy fishing.Have some creepers and globes turned so will start soon.Do you scuff the lures before painting to help it adhere,or apply as is?Have been using spray cans.Purchased a air brush but not set up yet.Need 48 hour days.Heres my Email mikewix@gmail.com. Thanks Mike

mike w,
Thanks for your request. The address is the same and 6oz. shipped will be $14.99.
If you are using solvent based paints there is no need to scuff the surface prior to painting. If you are going to use a waterbased paint then you should do a light sanding after it has all the solvents have evaporated. If I receive your payment this week I will not be able to ship your package till next Monday because I will be selling lures at the FLW Cup/Family Fun Fest/ Expo this week. Anyone attending please stop by and introduce yourself, booth #9 beside Do-It molds.

My apologies to Excaliber551. I received your PM the day after the PM system was shut down for non-paying tu members. Please email me at dbeacham @ sc dot rr dot com . (String the email together and ask me any questions you have. I will do my best to answer any question you might have about sealing swimbaits.

To all TU members and non TU members wanting to purchase Propionate Pellets. Please ask questions through this Classified ad. I can only respond in this thread once a question has been asked. If you just want to make a purchase you can email me at dbeacham @ sc dot rr dot com (please string this email address together when emailing).

David,
I seem to remember reading here that after your final application of propionate, before it completely set up, you could spray the plug with lacquer primer to produce a bond between the primer and the propionate. Did I read this correctly?
Thanks, Carl

Either way (fully dried or not) would work fine with lacquer primer. If the propionate sealer has fully dried and all the solvents have evaporated, the solvents in the lacquer primer will etch into the propionate and bond the two together.
Tip for using propionate as a topcoat over lacquers: Spray the final paint job with one or two thin coats of clear lacquer (propionate solution can be sprayed with a airbrush in place of lacquer). I spray 3 thin coats of propionate and with in 5 minutes the bait is ready to start dipping for a final topcoat.
New tip to get a crystal clear finish on the last dip: On the final dip of the topcoat or when sealing. As soon as you remove the bait from the propionate dip hang the bait in a empty jar and place the lid on it. The best way I have found to do this, is to get a mason jar and punch 3 or 4 small hole in the center of the lid. Then bend a piece of wire into a small hook and hang it through a hole in the lid. Then as soon as the bait if removed from the propionate hang it on the hook and just place the lid on the jar. The solvents will evaporate slower and the moisture that causes the blushing will be pushed out of the top of the jar. After about 5 min. the bait can be removed and it will dry crystal clear. I am able to hang 2 or 3 baits at once in the same wide mouth jar.
Good luck, and I will try to answer any more questions.

Hi, I would like 1lb please. my email address is carnagebeatz@yahoo.com, looking forward to hearing from you,

Thanks for your request. I have sent you an email invoice and full instructions for use.
Please let me know if you have any questions,
David

Got it yesterday, thanks again!

how does this stuff compare to useing dixie cups or solo cups disolved in laquar thinner? how long does it last after you mix it?

I started out sealing with plastic utensils and Solo cups. Some of these plastics would dissolve good and some would not. The big difference between the Propionate and the other types of plastics is the durability. The plastic dips other than Propionate will look the same but once they harden they become very brittle. They are almost as brittle as a light bulb. Just a little bump will cause fractures in the sealer.
Propionate wood sealer is extremely durable. Sealed baits are slightly flexible (not brittle) but it will strengthen the wood. On the first dip the sealer will seep into the woods pours and bond to the wood. When it dries it will firm up the wood. Then subsequent dips (to build up the sealer) will bond to each prior layer of propionate. This will give additional strength to the bait and create a extremely smooth surface for painting. One of the best features, is its ability to make a strong seal with out adding a lot of weight to the exterior of the bait.
The pot life of dissolved propionate is indefinite. If 100% of the solvent evaporates from the jar, you will be left with a little blue puck of hard propionate in the bottom of the jar. It is still good and all you have to do is add more acetone or virgin lacquer thinner to get it to dissolve again.
Another great benefit of propionate is that it will work great as a topcoat over solvent based paints. I have never tested it over water based paints, but some have told me it will work over them as well.
Thanks for your question and please fell free to ask if you have any other questions. I will try to help in any way I can.
David