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Joe Cal
Posted 1/7/2011 12:13 PM (#473962)
Subject: e-tex question





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Location: Bloomer, Wi
my question is should i put the lip in on the crankbait i am making before applying the 1st coat of e tex? i would like to put 1 coat on before painting so its a smoother surface to paint on. 1 thin coat should be easy enough to clear out of the lip slot right?
MuskyFix
Posted 1/7/2011 3:28 PM (#474010 - in reply to #473962)
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You Should not have a problem Joe, as long as it's thin, but if it's really tight to start with you may. I did some lokes over the summer with one thin coat and it worked out fine...
cajun84
Posted 1/7/2011 5:55 PM (#474041 - in reply to #474010)
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I have an etex question myself.....we are just starting to try our luck at pianting and have a couple painted, but how do we apply the etex? I have heard both brushing on and thinning for an airbrush, but which works better and what is the trick to applying with a brush and getting it even and without streaks? Someone had mentioned a lure spinner? Is that just some sort of a rotary device that quickly spins the lure to get the clear to smooth out? Thanks
Stan Durst 1
Posted 1/7/2011 9:06 PM (#474085 - in reply to #474041)
Subject: RE: e-tex question





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Location: Pigeon Forge TN.
You can make a cheap revolving unit with a rotisary motor for a grill. The etex is self leveling and you need to constantly turn it till it is set up. Brush marks will flow out in the process.
newmuskyz
Posted 1/7/2011 9:49 PM (#474096 - in reply to #474041)
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cajun-
DO NOT put etex in an airbrush. brush it on. it will flow while turning.
zach2626
Posted 1/8/2011 5:55 AM (#474115 - in reply to #473962)
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Yeah- I would never put etex in my brush. Just paint it on and it will level if spun. Joe- after you do your first coat on the wood, wipe out the lip slot. Then paint and re-clear.
cajun84
Posted 1/8/2011 9:18 PM (#474290 - in reply to #474096)
Subject: RE: e-tex question




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ok, thanks for the info guys, much appreciated
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