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11-01-2011, 01:32 PM
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epoxy ?
ive never used epoxy before to finish a plug so today i finaly tried it ,,, how do you work with this stuff ,,, im using deavcon this stuff is thick gloppy , putting on with a acid brush not very pretty . what am i doing wrong?
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11-01-2011, 02:24 PM
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thin it with a little acetone or denatured alcohol
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11-01-2011, 02:27 PM
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ahh thanks man ,,, that will help ,, is there a better epoxy or are they all the same ,,, also is foam brush better than the acid brush?
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11-01-2011, 02:33 PM
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you can re-use an acid brush by cleaning it with acetone in a small pill cup.. then paint off the remaining acetone on a paper towel and place in a baggie to keep it relatively dust free... warming epoxy in a warm water bath or near an in-efficient furnace prior to mixing equal parts makes it thinner as well... I prefer devco 2T but it gets pricey... would be nice if the larger sizes (50ml) were available to layman...
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11-01-2011, 02:54 PM
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I use the devcon 2 ton all the time. I don't thin it, I just make sure it gets warmed up before mixing it by putting the bottles in some warm tap water. I take the Acid Brushes and cut the bristles down 1/2 way and it makes it easier to spread. After I spread it I spin it over a Alcohol lamp for a few seconds to get the bubbles out and hang it....done
The only problem w/ devcon is you can only do one plug at a time....but you don't need a spinner for it which is a plus
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Originally Posted by blondterror
I prefer devco 2T but it gets pricey... would be nice if the larger sizes (50ml) were available to layman...
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They Are......
http://www.amazon.com/Devcon-Epoxy-T...0177194&sr=8-1
Last edited by The Dad Fisherman; 11-01-2011 at 03:11 PM..
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11-01-2011, 03:04 PM
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Epoxy stinks,,,,
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11-01-2011, 03:47 PM
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Thanks for the link... just what I wanted
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11-01-2011, 04:22 PM
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Keep your bristles short. I have some nice brushes on my site that are perfect for epoxy and don't lose hair like the brown and black ones do.
If you ever have a thing of resin crystallize/turn white then put it in a bowl of hot water for a while it will break it all down into good resin again.
30 minute epoxy or longer for coating lures. 5 minute will yellow. If your trying to bang something out to go fishing the next day then use the 5 minute thinned it takes 3-4 weeks usually for them to start to yellow.
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11-01-2011, 04:29 PM
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thanks guys great info ,were do you get the large bottles , of epoxy?
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11-01-2011, 04:41 PM
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Amazon for the Devco 2ton,, Michaels for the eTex (use 50% web based coupons)
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11-01-2011, 06:12 PM
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I like foam brushes, and warm mine in water like the guys above do, and never had an issue with the coat coming off the plug.
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11-02-2011, 08:16 AM
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I use the Envirotex lite.... warm prior to mixing applied with a 3/8" acid brush... a drop of super glue around the base of the brush stops all the shedding...
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A good run is better than a bad stand!
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11-02-2011, 07:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockfish9
I use the Envirotex lite.... warm prior to mixing applied with a 3/8" acid brush... a drop of super glue around the base of the brush stops all the shedding...
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How do you warm it? Thanks for sharing the tip with the super glue!!!
I keep tooth picks handy to pick out sheddings... (Thanks Ecduzitgood) |
"Always two there are, no more, no less: a master and an apprentice." >> Yoda
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11-03-2011, 05:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by O.D. Mike
How do you warm it? Thanks for sharing the tip with the super glue!!!
I keep tooth picks handy to pick out sheddings... (Thanks Ecduzitgood)
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Put the bottles in a tupperware container of hot water before you mix it.
I use a pin to pick out the bristles.....like the superglue trick though....gonna have to try that one |
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11-03-2011, 06:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Put the bottles in a tupperware container of hot water before you mix it.
I use a pin to pick out the bristles.....like the superglue trick though....gonna have to try that one
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I heat mine in the lower chamber of the spinner one on each side of a 40 watt light bulb.. |
A good run is better than a bad stand!
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11-02-2011, 11:24 AM
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ahhh. Nice tip on the superglue! I'm always picking bristles out!
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11-02-2011, 11:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saltyric
ahhh. Nice tip on the superglue! I'm always picking bristles out!
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Not an original Idea with me.. i think Keith( Black Talon) was the first one I saw post the tip... |
A good run is better than a bad stand!
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