08-09-2005, 11:57 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I would never recommend the Devcon epoxies for coating lures. They are mostly not waterproof and will turn white and chip off if not. If they don't chip off, they discolor and turn amber color, which ruins a white or any other light lure.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Those epoxies are made for bonding, not coating. If you want the best quality top coat for lures, order the stuff from Barlows or Janns. It does take longer to cure, but it makes a better long term finish. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Oh yeah, if you are impatient, you can cure the epoxy in 20 to 30 minutes by baking it at 160 to 170 in the oven. Don't make the heat any higher or you will end up with the dark amber look of the other stuff. If I am in a hurry on a batch of jigs, for a fishing trip, I will bake them. But, if I can wait, I am usually happier with the final color and results.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Those epoxies are made for bonding, not coating. If you want the best quality top coat for lures, order the stuff from Barlows or Janns. It does take longer to cure, but it makes a better long term finish. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Oh yeah, if you are impatient, you can cure the epoxy in 20 to 30 minutes by baking it at 160 to 170 in the oven. Don't make the heat any higher or you will end up with the dark amber look of the other stuff. If I am in a hurry on a batch of jigs, for a fishing trip, I will bake them. But, if I can wait, I am usually happier with the final color and results.[/#0000ff]
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