Epoxy?

[GattaFish]

you guys are great,,, I can totally understand the resin to the hardner,,,, and I have tried a few types of epoxy,, also trying to cut out the ones others have not had good luck with,,, but of course we all still search for the holy grail,,, (I am sure you guys have heard that before from the King)

even have a different type waiting to be applied right now,,,, weird stuff but drys rock hard,,,,Might be a couple weeks if I can't get it done before I have to go back to work,,,,

How nice it would be to find something you can spray that would be good,,,,

[saltydog]

Strike_King, Polyacrylic , Im playting w/ the same stuff. you can dip or put on as meny coats as you like. did a few, an seem to be holding up so far.Ill post some later this week.
GOOD LUCKGOOD PLUGGIN

[cutchogue]

How did you make out with the Polycrylic? I'm thinking about trying Minwax Polycrylic and ran across your post here.
Al,

Originally Posted by saltydog

Strike_King, Polyacrylic , Im playting w/ the same stuff. you can dip or put on as meny coats as you like. did a few, an seem to be holding up so far.Ill post some later this week.
GOOD LUCKGOOD PLUGGIN

[gone fishin]

I have had good luck using the Poly finish. It holds up fine. I put three coats on a plug using the dipping method.

[black label]

i use e tex lite with no problem at all i can mix up enough to epoxy 20 plugs at a time and have no problem speading it. use an acid brush. and a drying wheel

has anyone used the e tex in a spray can .i saw it at the store but was a little hisitant on picking it up?

[pbadad]

All great posts on different finishes. we all hope to find a quick and tuff finish. With all the plug makers( non- coomercials) the concensus seems to go to a 2- part type. I been using e-tex for a few years. 6 rpm spinner or hanging w/flipping with very few problems. I've been producing larger quantities and been looking for a more proficient way to coat. 3 coats of Rustoleum is OK but an epoxy offers that " designer" look. Devcon 2-ton thinned w/ alcohol is what I like for poppers and darter lips. IMHO the harder finish helps the plugs hold up somewhat longer especially the darter lip.. There are commercials using a hard and thin finish. Don't know what but that's their secret. I guess the never ending search for the perfect finish goes on. Great post. Keep up with the replies.

[ThrowingTimber]

Too thick a coat with systems 3 miror coat and it becomes super brittle and prone to cracking. I totally clean everything with denatured before I even think of mixing a batch. hands, mixing cups, epoxy brush, everything.

[JFigliuolo]

I am a cave man. I wash nothing. my shop is a mess. I use Famo wood like stated above, mixed with denatured alcohol... more or les to taste. It MUST be extremely forgiving since I have zero problems.

[tattoobob]

I use Futura

[Slipknot]

I dip mine in whatever finish I am putting on cabinets at the time.

epoxy is a pain although I have never had any trouble with System 3 clearcoat

I've also used Envirotex, System 3 boat builders epxoy, devcon 2 ton epoxy, U-pol auto finish, automotive clearcoat 2 part, urethane, lacquer , spray cans of clear, some secret stuff, and varnish.
all have different results

I like easy, so if I am gonna fish it, it gets dipped and hung. I'd rather spend my time fishing.

[gone fishin]

Futura works just fine. I have been trying it out on a few plugs and it holds up as well as any epoxy. Simple to re coat. Just dunk and a hang.