Angler310 Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I am trying to use 3D eyes on my swim baits as you can see in the picture. My problem is, the glue that holds the eyes together is reacting with plastic. The glue looses its adhesion and the eyes actually fall apart. I contacted the vendor and was told they are working on a glue that is compatable with poured plastics. In the mean time I have several hundred eyes I would like to use up. any suggestions would be appriciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYqpHUNTER Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 try a small drop of super glue then dip the bait in clear plastic just past the eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler310 Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 This is not a tube swim, it's a poured bait using Bob's 2 piece mold. I set the eyes in the mold then pour the plastic around the eyes. I did try dipping the head of the bait after the pour. it didn't work. I need to find a way to provide a protective coating to the eyes prior to the pour. thanks Angler310 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYqpHUNTER Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 maybe pour the mold witout the eyes then cut the bumbs off flat were the eyes would be then a drop of super glue then dip the bait just past the eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 (edited) Take a pin and stick it in the back of the eye. Then dip only the front of the eye in clear plastic. Quickly set the eye into the space in the alum mold making sure the plastic pushes out from under the eye.(the mold has to be fairly warm) Then pour the molds as you always do. The "flash" of clear plastic will be melted and bond to the colored plastic. This will cover the eye and keep it in place. www.novalures.com Edited May 20, 2008 by nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 That was truely genius! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler310 Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Nova, I swear you are a genius when it comes to pouring. That just might be the answer I'm looking for. Also I' sure that it will be easier to handle the eyes. I'll let you know how I fare. thanks guys angler310 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 That was really a tip in the nick of time from the master ... I have just started working with the same problem ... was not happy with using clear dip over the head (eyes). Thanx Nova JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Thanks for the kind words guys. I don't pour those shads and I've never tried that trick. It was just what popped into my head after I read the post and it seemed logical. Please let us know how it turns out. I would suspect that the plastic that goes over the eyes would have to be a little hotter than normal to get a good bond..(no cracks) www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 What we do on our swimbaits is use the Lurecraft soft plastic paint as a barrier. You can spray or dap a layer on to the eye socket area, let it dry (*about 2-3 min) and add the eye. You could also seal it by spraying over the eye as well. This way the adhesive on the back of the eye does not come in contact with the plastisol, which is where the chemical reaction starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Thanks for the Tip Mike .. I gotta check out if they have a clear paint .. JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 No problem, yes they do stock clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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