For repeated lure dipping, transfer part of the DiamondFinish Clear into a clean, completely dry glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Use the jar across dipping sessions in a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment, and keep it open only while actively dipping.
Lure-dipping exception General DiamondFinish Clear directions call for dispensing only a working amount. Frequent lure dippers may instead keep a portion in a clean glass dipping jar because opening and refilling a working container for every session is impractical. This method depends on a controlled dipping environment and careful attention to keeping the jar closed. |
How to store DiamondFinish Clear for lure dipping
1. Choose a practical container size
Buy the smallest container size that fits your expected use. A smaller container that is opened and resealed fewer times is easier to protect from moisture than a large container used over many months.
2. Prepare a clean glass dipping jar
Use a clean, completely dry glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. The jar will hold the portion of DiamondFinish Clear used across multiple dipping sessions.
3. Stir and transfer part of the coating
Gently and thoroughly stir DiamondFinish Clear in the original can, then transfer part of the coating into the clean glass jar. Transfer an amount that fits your normal production volume instead of reopening the original can for every session.
4. Reseal the original can
Reseal the original can as soon as the transfer is complete. Do not pour coating from the dipping jar back into the original can because it may have picked up moisture during use.
5. Minimize open time during dipping
Dip in a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment. Keep the glass jar open only while actively dipping, close it during pauses, and reseal it immediately when the session ends.
6. Add KBS Paint Saver
Before closing the glass jar, hold the lid and plastic closely above the opening and spray KBS Paint Saver toward the side of the jar. Spray for two seconds for a quart or smaller container, then close the lid immediately. Use four seconds when sealing a gallon container.
Pro tip Use KBS Paint Saver every time you reseal the dipping jar. It helps protect the coating from oxygen and moisture damage between sessions. |
7. Seal the jar with painter's plastic
Place a piece of painter's plastic between the glass jar and its lid before closing it. Painter's plastic consistently works well to create a tight seal and prevent the lid from sticking to the glass jar. Store the sealed jar and original container in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and temperature extremes.
Painter's plastic tip Make sure the painter's plastic lies flat across the opening before installing the lid. This improves the seal and keeps cured DiamondFinish Clear from bonding the lid to the glass jar. |
What to do if DiamondFinish Clear thickens
Some solvent may evaporate after a container has been opened repeatedly. If the coating becomes too thick for dipping, add KBS #1 Thinner or Xylene only. Add a small amount at a time and stir thoroughly until the coating returns to the needed consistency. Do not use ordinary solvents that may contain moisture.
Frequently asked questions
How long does DiamondFinish Clear last after opening?
DiamondFinish Clear typically remains usable for about six months after opening when the directions for use and storage are followed. Actual storage life depends on how much moisture and contamination enter the container.
Can I use the same glass jar for several lure-dipping sessions?
Yes. Transfer part of the DiamondFinish Clear into a clean, completely dry glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Use the jar in a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment, and minimize the time it remains open during each session.
Should I dip fishing lures directly in the original can?
No. Transfer part of the coating to a clean glass jar for dipping, then reseal the original can. Do not pour coating from the dipping jar back into the original can.
Can I thin DiamondFinish Clear if it becomes too thick for dipping?
Yes. Add KBS #1 Thinner or Xylene only, using small amounts until the coating returns to the needed dipping consistency. Do not use ordinary solvents that may contain moisture.
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