chefchris Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 So I just ordered a batch of this epoxy to try out. The creator/guy who’s making (possibly rebranding a different epoxy) is Joe Peterson who builds an incredible musky baits (small batch high end stuff) every review I can find (mostly in the esox forums) says this stuff is incredible. so once it shows up I play on putting it thru it’s paces and seeing how it holds up for my use. was $53 with shipping, 2 day priority mail im very happy with product I use now which has a similar durometer to the True Coat but always looking to improve. anyone ever try it? here’s the description from the site DESCRIPTION All other epoxies out there are to cure from the top down. That way people that have little experience using epoxy could start using their bar or table top or boat without the epoxy being 100% cured on the lower layers. By curing from the top down – it makes the epoxy easy for anyone to use and the stores selling it don’t have to worry about people complaining about their bar tops. The problem with it curing from top down, is that it forms a “ceiling ” the minute it gets mixed . This “ceiling” traps bubbles under it . TrueCoat is formulated to cure from the bottom up. That means that bubbles are less likely to get entrapped. It actually pushes the bubbles out. So it is really clear! If you put it on in a thin coat, you can walk away. It has very little smell at all. The formula is thicker than most two part bar top epoxies. One coat is equal to at least two coats of regular bar top epoxy. It cures fast – in warm temps it will dry hard in 8 hours. It is a 80 durometer, so it has flex to it . That means it won’t crack or peel as easily as other, more brittle epoxies. It also is glossier than any epoxy I’ve ever used . wtrwsel, VolunteerSwimbaits, DoomDiver and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolunteerSwimbaits Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Been curious about this stuff. Thanks Chris, report back with some (hopefully) good news. DoomDiver and scojangles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookedonbigbaits Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 I'm also really interested in getting some of this to try! Look forward to hearing your opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Another clear coat brand, count me in! Let us know hows it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Yes sir all ears waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted November 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Came in today, but was like 30 degrees out and sat outside so testing this weekend here’s another pic of what’s in the box and full directions have to reach out to him and see if there’s smaller ratio batches as 2.5oz is more than I use in a single epoxy session and not sure of “open” working time. will use it just like the one I use now, using the plate method and keeping everything the same. DoomDiver and scojangles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted November 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 So tried it this morning (Sunday 11/17/19) I did everything exactly the same as my other epoxy method (full write up is on here) made a smaller batch (half of what he has listed, 18.5 grams:16 grams) which is about 1.25oz (which is roughly only .25oz more than what I normally make) very low smell, mixes very smooth and evenly, and like zero bubbles I had a bunch of striper plugs that needed epoxy so I did a test batch using those. Was able to get 7 plugs done (mostly 8” metal lips and 2 8” pencils). Used all of the epoxy before it got too gummy to work with. Open time was about 35 minutes. it’s got a thick consistency I would say similar to devcon 2 ton but goes on and spreads way easier. It doesn’t run or sag quickly (or at all) and seems like it might be a good epoxy for the guys that flip their baits instead of using a spinner (I did my baits that way for about 7 years) it’s supposed to be 2x as thick as other 2 part epoxies in one coat and based on how it looks I would say that’s accurate. the baits are on the dryer spinner now so won’t have any updates til sometime tomorrow. first impressions I would say I’m highly impressed. if you haven’t seen the baits this guy makes and how clear and smooth his epoxy is you need to check it out. will update again tomorrow or Tuesday BigBaitThirty, VolunteerSwimbaits, El_Weruso and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted November 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 So took the baits off the spinner today and I’m highly impressed. i would say this epoxy is easily 2x thicker than regular etex and probably like 1.5x thicker than what I use now. one issue I had (not an issue at all) but because it cures from the bottom to the top (opposite of all other epoxies) when I checked my brush and cups throughout the day it was still tacky and got nervous something was off, but it’s just because the cure process is opposite. this might pose a problem for guys without enclosed spinners or dusty areas as the outside is the last thing to cure, something to consider. here’s some pics of some striper plugs (metal lips are Donny’s-surface wake bait and some sinking heavy pencils) I know they say 18 on em cause they’ve been sitting since last year waiting epoxy. going to give em a few days and then do some hook rash test Tangaroo215, trnsfererr, BrierBob and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) Those came out really good. It look super slick. Edited November 18, 2019 by Rogervang bassfiend72 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Absolutely sick baits!! finish sure does look good. I am sure everyone would love to know is it really that durable? time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomDiver Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 The finish on those are incredible and could save on time doing less number of coats on some lures. Do you have an enclosure to keep your epoxy dust free or do you just epoxy in a separate space from your workshop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfk9 Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Chris how long did u have them on the turner....what was your room temperature??? ....thanks....michel...Go Fish!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted November 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 6 hours ago, DoomDiver said: The finish on those are incredible and could save on time doing less number of coats on some lures. Do you have an enclosure to keep your epoxy dust free or do you just epoxy in a separate space from your workshop? Thank you I’m stoked on the finish on em. I have a fairly large enclosed spinner, I’ll post some pics later. It does make a huge difference and I have a light bulb in it for heat. DoomDiver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted November 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 5 hours ago, surfk9 said: Chris how long did u have them on the turner....what was your room temperature??? ....thanks....michel...Go Fish!!! I had them spinning for about 8 hours, the temperature in the spinner box is about 66-68 without heat, once they spin for 6-8 hours I turn the light bulb on (70 watt) and that will get the box up to about 77-79 degrees. I’ll leave em in the box with the heat on for 24 hours or longer depending on if I need the spinner the next day or not DoomDiver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomDiver Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 4:21 PM, chefchris said: I had them spinning for about 8 hours, the temperature in the spinner box is about 66-68 without heat, once they spin for 6-8 hours I turn the light bulb on (70 watt) and that will get the box up to about 77-79 degrees. I’ll leave em in the box with the heat on for 24 hours or longer depending on if I need the spinner the next day or not I should get a heat lamp and an enclosure it seems... my garage is currently 40 degrees so I had to move my epoxy operations indoors for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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