Envirotex vs Flexcoat?

[BigFish]

Who uses what? I need to hear pros and cons for both.......I have been using envirotex and I am not too happy with the resisitance to chipping and the like! I am thinking of trying flex-coat and I am wondering, will it be a little more forgiving to hook swing damage?

Any suggestions, recommendations or help would be most appreciated!

[afterhours]

BF- i've been using flex coat and it has a beautiful finish. being softer than other epoxies i think it is more chip resistant against hooks, rocks, and the boos. just my .02.

[BigFish]

Thats what I thought Afterhours.......any tips on using it as opposed to e-tex or are they pretty much the same as far as application and dry time?

[afterhours]

i apply same as when i build rods- mount plugs on jig that is connected to my rod dryer, apply with brush, remove bubbles with flame( torch or alcohol lamp - use care ), let spin for about 6 hrs. you can multiple plugs at a time- kinda like plug kabob!

[TheRattBoy]

Larry,I have a BassAssisan (sp ?) needle that was done with flex coat and it is as close to bullet proof as you can get.I was told it is more $ but with all the work that you put into the plug i'd say it's worth it.As for me, I haven't tried it yet because i've been working on the never ending home project (finishing the basement) But, when I do spin again , that's what i'm gonna try. good luck johnny

[BigFish]

I have some flex coat...think I will try it on a plug from the batch I am working on now! Thanks guys!

[afterhours]

ps- BF, those two plugs i sent you for charity bag/plug nite were flex coated.

[thefishingfreak]

Originally posted by BigFish
I am not too happy with the resisitance to chipping and the like! I am thinking of trying flex-coat and I am wondering, will it be a little more forgiving to hook swing damage?

larry,
i'm no expert on rod wrapping or plug sealing. but the top clear coat chipping off/ peeling is because it's not bonded to the basecoat.
if you wait two days, or so to clearcoat your plugs, you should skuff them with a grey skotchbrite pad, so the topcoat will soak in to the basecoat, not just lay on top of it.
either that, or topcoat sooner.
you want it to all melt together into one single layer,
mike

[capesams]

oil to oil.....water to water......water an oil don't mix,,,,,,

[NIB]

Use the systems 3.I use clear coat...hey freak isnn't a grey scotchbrite pad kinda corse.

[Striperknight]

E-tex is nice looking but tends to be brittle.

[Jigman]

Try several different clear coats and see what works best for you. There are pros and cons for all of them. What might work best for one guy, may not work the best for the next.

Jigman

[spence]

I did my first batch o' plugs with Envirotex and have gotten comments about how durable the finish is. I'd second the comment about making sure it's bonded well to what's below.

-spence

[thefishingfreak]

Originally posted by NIB
hey freak isnn't a grey scotchbrite pad kinda corse.

if your useing solid colors, no.
if your using metalics, like silver. yes.
the red pad is about 600 grit,the grey pad is about 1,000 grit, the gold one is about 1,500 grit.
the clear coat will hide the scratches from them. you could also scuff them up with 1000, or higher grit sandpaper.

[capesams]

your killin me with that auto paint

[TheRattBoy]

The auto paint is SWEEET but I don't think I should be spraying that in my basement johnny