This is a reply to Sild but I put it here so others can get at the info easier.
There is a wide range of epoxies and other top coat material available to us in lure making. Not to digress too far, what is redily awailable in Malaysia and has been a proven top-coat is Devcon 30 min clear epoxy. (NOTE: don’t use the clear 5 minute type, u won’t have enough time to cover ur lure nicely & it’s known to yellow over time as well). U can usually find it in most hardware stores. Feel free to try the other brands out too, like Adralite etc. I’ve heard bartop epoxy is good too but haven’t been able to source it. (Bartop epoxy is what is used to seal counter tops for some kitchen cabinate sets)
Here’s how u use Devcon, mix the 2 togather thoroughly by volume not weight. (Unequal volume or inadeqauate mixing may cause the epoxy to not cure properly) U can then brush it on ur lures, it’s self leveling meaning it’ll flow to be about the same thickness overall. For lures, since it’s round u’ll have to spin it slowly by hand till it sets (about 6-10 min) else it will flow and form glops on the lower side. Or if u have rod bulding spinner u can spin it there as well. The recommendated rate is around 4-6 rpm.
B4 u spin (or while spinning with motor) u can heat it with a hair dryer to make it thinner & flow better. This step also get rids of any small bubbles that might be in the epoxy coat. When u heat, let the excess just flow & drip avway, this will give u a nice smooth even coat.
Epoxy coat is good too for protecting store bought lures from our ferocious fishes. But be carefull if u’re applying it to suspending lures as the added weight of epoxy may kill some action or make it sinking instead.
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