Does anyone use anything from the line of Minwax to seal there baits? It sounds like it would work perfectly.

Here is a link:

http://www.minwax.com/products/interior_clear_protective_finishes/polycrylic_protective_finish.html

Thanks for any info

    Roby

I've been using the same system over 8yrs and it's never failed me.   2 coats of super glue followed by 1 coat of epoxy, clear coat with 2 coats of flex coat ultra v.   You have to find a system that works for you and the style of baits that you build.

Ok sounds good thanks for the info

    Roby

Roby, I read questions/opinions here and elsewhere about various combinations of coatings used on crankbaits.  You need to use coatings that do the job you expect, adhere well to each other, and which do not have chemical incompatibility that causes bubbles or wrinkling.  Getting different brands of coatings that match up well isn't always easy - especially when you're talking about solvent based coatings.  Marty has a finish regime that works great for him.  I often use epoxy sealer, acrylic paints, and a moisture cured urethane topcoat.  The Minwax may work great - but it depends on the paint you apply over it and the topcoat you apply over the paint.  You have to try it and see how well it works.  Epoxy is popular as a sealer and as a topcoat.  Besides doing a good job in both roles, it is also virtually inert when cured and will not react with any other coating I've ever heard about.  If your plan is to use Minwax as a sealer, acrylic paint, and epoxy as a topcoat you should not run into problems.  If you choose a solvent based topcoat, only testing will determine whether they will work together.

Yea i guess i will just have to do a lot of trial and error to see what works best.

Thanks, Roby