Epoxy?

[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.