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Does anyone remember who makes the g87 clone? Thanks -Geo

I've repainted a couple a large muskie baits for a customer and I normally dip or brush on the MCU. This however due the shear size I would like to spray it! My area is well ventilated for this as I've been taking great precautions. So now to the million dollar question.... What do you all use to thin down the MCU? I'm going to try a few of drops of acetone? Anyone used this approach? Keeping on spray top coats, to those who have used this.... what's your opinion and results in using the spray version outdoor spar urethane with UV protection? Thanks in advance. --George

Hi everyone! Its been a long time since I was here. I'm strongly considering moving from ETex (brushing) to MCU for dipping. I've never used MCU and I've been reading as much as I could on the tap the can method, but I have a question. After the can is tapped, what then? How do you apply the MCU? Do you dip them, is so then how? Brush on the MCU? I really appreciate everyone's help -George

Hey everyone! I've been reading the posts over the last few weeks, and I've noticed some members are stating that microwaves greater than 1000 watts are better to heat plastic up because they do not create as many bubbles in the plastic. Do you guys know why this is? Or is it something that is just accepted. I do have an older microwave that is less than 1000 watts and I've noticed that I do get quite a bit of bubbles. I thought it was the way I was mixing my plastic or if I was mixing it too aggressively. I have been very careful to heat at the recommended temperature and slowly mix of plastic yet I still get bubbles. Initially I thought it was the plastic but now I read about the microwaves I'm wondering if that has something to do with it. Anyway a little insight would be appreciated and as always tight lines. George

@hawghunters, Wow, great idea. I make my A-rig with SS wire and JB weld for the head. However I still have a bunch of JB Weld Putty left over and I'm pretty sure i can mold into a sb head. Sometimes it's the obvious that smacks us (ie; me) right in the melon. great idea! --George

I'll try when I get home

I tried. The picture file was too big

This is my first attempt to make a custom homemade swim bait out of clay. Then I plan to make an RTV mold then create a plastic "master". Then I can create multiple cavity mold. 1) is my approach correct? Should I change anything?

Had anyone used windshield repair resin for top coat? I'm still a dedicated user of D2T.but while I was getting my oil changed there was an ad for clear chip resistant resin. Just wondering. Take care everyone! George@Mythik

I read an article somewhere, where these high school kids poured their own swimbait heads using 2-part epoxy. They used it on homemade A-rigs where it would be very light (staying near the top) and would burn it over submerged grass. I'm really interested in trying it out. Here in AZ we don't have alot of grass in the lakes, but there are a couple that do. I think the combined weight of a "light-weight" A-rig would be enough to get some distance in the cast.

Sorry for the lame question.... What is the Thompson F?

I use them at the time. great opaque colors. I agree the pearl colors have to be thinned way down. It's a pain to heat set in between colors. Its also really important that you clean the brush very thoroughly otherwise it's gunks up super easy

I make mine for profit. I sell consignment at local shops and it pays for my tournament costs (3-4/year).

Can you give a product name for the off brand paint mixer the you found on amazon?

You could try use Devcon 2ton and thin that out with denatured alcohol 1:1 and apply a couple very light coats of that.

I make my own plastic swim baits, creatures and drop shot worms and save a ton of money. I use Durams water putty for the molds. Seal the molds with thinned out Devcon 2Ton a couple of times. That will give it the shinny finish. I can make a 4-5 cavity top pour mold for approx $3-4. You'll burn through about a gal of plastisol getting used to pouring but that's about how much I spend on retail soft plastics during the year anyway. Oh yeah buy the plastisol during the holidays when there is free shipping. Everything else I had extra around the house.

I notice several different ways that bait was completed. My first suggestion is to look at the colors between the scales first and work your way out. Like layers. that should give your answer. Write it down, then the best part is to test it out. Have fun! --George.

Hey everybody time to put my two cents in! 1. I take Devcon 2ton or Etex Lite, then thin it out with denatured alcohol lightly brush over it and put it on a lure turner for 24-48hrs. 2. Lightly sand the lures to a matte finish 3. I take quart of Kilz Original oil based primer and thin it with mineral spirits. I poured out approximately 1/4 out and poured in the mineral spirits. Mix very well. 4. Dip the newly sanded lures into the Kilz and hang vertically (nose up) for 24 hours. It will be completely dry, have a very nice matte finish, be bright white and it takes acrylic paint very well. 5. Paint with acrylic and sign your lure. 6. Seal with the same type of base coat. Thanks, -George

You guys are great! Thanks so much. I bought some of the home version and it works great. It thins really easy with denatured alcohol. Brushes on very smooth and evens out very well.

Hey everyone. I was doing some searching about Devon 2 Ton and I noticed there was two different packaging. I was wondering if they were the same. Devcon 2 Ton: Home (clear) and the Devcon 2 Ton: All Purpose (clear). Both has a drying time of 30 minutes. Both have same bonding quality. Which one does everyone use and trust? I've been using E-tex lite and wanting to try something else. Thanks again! --George

I fish a spring time tournament there every year. It's an amazing fishery. On top of the all that, the local universities take their Spring Break vacation there and that makes for some amazing eye candy. Oh...to be 25 again! Hehehe. --George

x 2. 6 drops of opaque yellow, 1-3 drops of black, equal drops of thinner, mix and spray.