Sealing Eyes

[toadfrog]

I second the devcon can't blow that stuff off and it stays clear.

 

[Pup]

I have a question or two about this clear top coating subject. In the past I used CS clear coat, which worked excellent, or Sally Hansens. I found the nail polish will attack powder paint and smear it abit. Anyone else? I recently found in the hobby store, in the jewelry section, some top coat/varnish called triple thick. Seems like a thick version of the CS. I experimented a little and so far so good. I especially like how it finishes the thread wraps on jigs and makes the glitter really pop. Anyone else see, heard of or used this triple thick? Cleans up with water and has no smell so to speak.

I am planning to try a DecoArt/Americana product called Triple Thick. Is this the product you've used? Krylon has a "triple thick" product in a spray can as well. I've used DecoArt DuraClear varnishes before with good results, i.e., no yellowing and no lingering odor.

Normally, I use two-part epoxy to protect jig head paint and painted-on eyes. However, I coat painted eyes with DuraClear varnish whenever I powder paint a jig head. In this case, overall drying time/speed is most important to me.

With the varnish, I apply three coats. I assume that Triple Thick is three times the thickness of the varnish, so I'll look forward to the results of a single application.

Thanks for mentioning this product.

 

[SaltyBuckster]

I tied up a bunch of the 1 1/2 oz. "H" jigs that look pretty nice.I used a 3/16 eye instead of the 1/4 inch and put a dab of Super Glue in the recess and moved the eye around to seal the edges.In a month I'll let you know if this works out any better.