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Old 12-21-2007, 12:47 PM   #1
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How did you make out with the Polycrylic? I'm thinking about trying Minwax Polycrylic and ran across your post here.
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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.
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Old 12-21-2007, 01:47 PM   #2
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I have had good luck using the Poly finish. It holds up fine. I put three coats on a plug using the dipping method.

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Old 12-21-2007, 03:51 PM   #3
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epoxy

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?
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Old 12-25-2007, 10:26 AM   #4
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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.

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