[trout]

Thanks for the post Hoosierdaddy

I looked at some gemicidal UV lights on the internet. The actual bulbs seem to cost between $50-60. These light bulbs output are 254 nanometers and have a life of 9000hours. One of the epoxies that I have looked at says it needs between 300-400NM output to cure in 15 minutes. I am wondering if this will work.

[Hoosierdaddy]

Please let us all know the results of this... I am still very interested in finding a better way to topcoat than Devcon.

[blackjack]

I've looked at this company's website a couple of times over the past couple of years. I think if you are going to go into major production this would be the way to go. I can make between 75 to 125 baits a month depending upon the style of bait. Thank god I haven't had to do that many on a consistent basis. If I ever get to that point I would definetly give it a shot. But for now I'm just as happy with my finished product
http://www.epoxycoatingsco.com/uv_curable_coatings.html

[clemmy]

ok, silly question, but how about sunlight? I looked it up and most of the uv that gets through whats left of the ozone layer is that wavelength..I guess it might be slower, but it would probally work..you'd still save time as it's one-part epoxy...

just thinking out loud!


please give us feedback to the board on how you find the finished result those of you that are trying and/or sending baits in...

[cavu]

How is the research going into this product? I contacted the company about this stuff and they said if i would send them a few lures they would coat them & send them back. I hate to do that, as I do not plan to mass produce my jigs in a quanity that would be worthwhile.

However, I am interested in purchasing a gallon or so if it proves to be as good as it sounds. If anyone has actually used this stuff and has an idea what it would cost per gallon and how long the shelf life is, I would appreciate the info.

[Cobra0718]

Hey guys...I've been following this post for awhile now... My mother is a Plate Maker in a Big Bag Factory.

All the plates that those pretty designs come from are cured by UV light with an Expoxy that has an Orange Tint to it. I will hit her for some informaton about and see if there is a Clear Color, which I'm sure that there is. I know the Plates are pretty tough and never thought about using it as a clear coat... These Plates go through a pretty beating every night and usually last extremely long also. I mean if it can handle a Printing Press Day in and out and not even scratch then I'm sure a little fish wouldn't hurt it either.

I have a few baits carved out. Just need to figure out the weighting and Bill placement then I'll have her take them and coat them, and would be will to send it to someone to test! Not sure how long it will take me to get the weighting and bill down, but I'll try my best.

Charlie