D2T - How Long on Rottesieri?

[sc419795]

I have been using Devon 2Ton as the clear coat on my paints. Seems I paint at night, then let the rottesieri go all night long. Just wondering how long it takes the epoxy to set up to the point where I don't need to spin it any longer. Is 2 hours enough? Or am I just better off letting it go all night.

[B.R.ONE]

I'm new to painting myself and I had my rotisserie in my garage where there wasn't any heat and I let rotisserie run all night. I have since moved everything indoors to my den, and set it up next to my gas log heater. I can put the 2ton on and start the rotisserie now and stop it in about 3 hours and they will be set up good.

[21XDC]

I think 2 hrs is plenty, but I let mine go all night as I normally clear them late. Area temps do make a difference and 70* plus is better. This is not an outdoor application when you spend the time and effort in all the painting unless you have good heat.

[Cooney]

D2T will be fully set in 45-60 minutes depending on ambient temps. That's usually when i take them off and hang them the epoxy won't sag by then. Don't let them touch or they WILL stick together.

[paskeeter]

I haven't had any reason to use a turner with Devcon. I just put on a light coat and hang em. They are normally cured enough to touch in 2 hours.

[21XDC]

Then your not getting a good even coat/coverage... Missing out on some durability.

[paskeeter]

I beg to differ. If you only do a couple at a time ( I only coat 3 - 4 baits per mix ) and apply correctly they come out very smooth with complete coverage. I also add heat which sets the DT2 quickly once cool. Trust me, you could cast these things through a wall! Well maybe not.

[21XDC]

The epoxy sags no matter what. I have tried it both ways, I see a difference. Why not turn them for 2 hrs? Not like it hurts anything.

[paskeeter]

I used to turn em just don't need to since I played around with different applications. I really very rarely get any sag and think its due to the light coat and time I take applying. When I 1st started I would have some sag, but haven't had issues as of late.

[PII Magnum]

I always had to turn mine but I don't use DT2 anymore.

[shaggy1081]

I always turn mine a minimum of 45 minutes once turning the epoxy evens out making the lure more balanced i would be afraid to not turn mine ive tried both ways also turning with devcon in my opinion is a must but its my opinion

[asipes]

More power to you for not turning... but I would agree that you're not getting a good coat, and you're missing out on durability IMO. If you're getting by with it... then I guess I can't argue... but I would assume that if you haven't had issues yet... you will soon.

[gunnie3035]

30 mins is plenty of time. You can't brush the stuff more than 4-5 minutes without it starting to set up. In fact, doesnt it say on the package 30 minute epoxy? But dont touch them for 12 hours or so.

[paskeeter]

Trust me if I have any issue I will start turning again.