Is this stuff any good on lures?  There's an old thread, "Aerosol Clear Coats" where this was mentioned, and I'm wondering if anyone uses it.  Also, will it react with aerosol spray paint?

I was wanting to try some of this a while back but never got around to it. I also had read it was somewhat soft after curing and not that durable. I plan on ordering some to see for myself though and will post a review for it once I get a chance.

Thanks!  I may give it a try. 

Actually, using a low-build epoxy might be the best way to go.  Trondak U-40 rod finish looks like it might be what I'm looking for.

I don't recommend U-POL Clear,

I ordered a can and shot it on a repaint this past weekend. It sprayed on well and dried very quickly. It really made the pearls show unlike some clears I've used.

The durability ruins it though. It was easily scratched, and the paint peeled away. So I really doubt it would be able to perform under fishing conditions.

Try out the Trondak U-40, hopefully it works well.

Ben, after having a couple of your crankbaits in my hands I would find it hard to believe you will find anything that will give you a better or more durable finish than what you are using. (Great baits by the way)

I have used and experimented with about anything out there and I always come back to epoxy.  A lot of the topcoats out there  simply do not hold up on a bait. Dick Nite's is about the only non epoxy I would trust and the reason is a few very good makers use it with good results. Automotive clear is great stuff but without all the proper equipment it is a very seriuos health hazard.

@ MarcDavid, thanks for the review.  I'll be steering clear of U-POL.

@ idlov2fish, when I posted this topic I was busy painting plastic knockoffs and I was looking for a topcoat that was thinner, faster and easier to use than Flex Coat.  I'm not doing the plastic cranks much anymore, so I'm going to stick with epoxy.  The only reason I would want to switch from Flex Coat on wood or PVC baits is it's price.  It's not really expensive, but it does cost more than some epoxies such as E-tex or U-40.