Toon Brite protective clear coat... KBS Diamond Clear alternative?

[juice780]

I use about a quart at a time so I don’t have to worry about wasting any or it drying up.

[21XDC]

Well... I got the Toon Brite today. Crystal clear. Dipped some cranks and jigheads. Didn't ruin my paint jobs.

***DRIED to touch in 15 min*** , I dipped 4 coats in 1.5 hrs just to see if it would bubble or show problems. None!

This is not a moisture cure urethane....

It is a waterproof acrylic... I talked to and texted the owner of the company a lot today. He's excited and waiting to hear the findings of my tests.

I will do a durablity and water test soon... Looks promising.

Wash's off hands with soap and water.

[basscatlildave]

Time to fire back up your YouTube.

[Stroker3.2XS]

Thank you for taking the time and posting your results

[21XDC]

I want to put some baits in with some soft plastics and see if there is any reaction...

Lee the owner says he has had a gallon in his garage that he has used for small touch ups every year, for over 3 years and it's still as good as new,,, It seems to have a long shelf life.

[21XDC]

Durability falls short.

[Stroker3.2XS]

KBS for the win

[21XDC]

I'm still looking for something different...

[Whitaker201]

Thanks for the testing and updates Mike.

[JohnnyO]

Durability falls short.

What does this mean,

I have been using Diamond for a long time. Yes the shelf life is shorter, I would love another option

[21XDC]

Even after 3 days of drying, I can scratch the clear and paint off of a jig head and crankbait with my finger nail... It's OK, But not as hard and glossy as KBS. The crankbaits look great... I just wish it was a harder finish. I love the ease and dry times, as well as shelf life.

[Spoonplugger1]

Permagloss rod finish is also moisture curing, it eats some paints and other have to be well cured or it will eat them too.

[21XDC]

Permagloss rod finish is also moisture curing, it eats some paints and other have to be well cured or it will eat them too.

Hard to dip a bait in a 4oz bottle. The cost is prohibitive.

[JohnnyO]

Thank you for the testing

[okiemoman]

I brush the KBS on and have zero issues with bubbles or anything else. Still using the first pint I bought 2 years ago. It is still good as new, except mostly empty now.

[21XDC]

Humidity, seal on lid, and lots of openings have a huge effect on shelf life on KBS. I have used many gallons of this over the years.

[21XDC]

***UPDATE***

This product is working better than I first thought. It gets more durable as time goes on just like KBS Diamond Clear.... I'm still making lots of baits with it and will give a full report after I fish with them...

Toon Brite owner "Lee" has told me they might offer another harder product in the near future. I'll get some of this when it becomes available.

[JohnnyO]

More info would certainly be welcome. TY

[21XDC]

I wish more people would try it on their baits to give a wider experience on other paints etc... It's cheap enough for anyone to try. It's crystal clear...

[JohnnyO]

Just purchased a quart, will test and list results.

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