BassBrothersBait Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hey guys, I'm trying to make a business out of my hobby.It is almost impossible to make a good profit,While buying my plastisol from LC. although i am worried about not having the quality,strength,and softness of 502.Can someone HELP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 not sure what you are talking about. 502 is one of the best plastics out there.been using it for years. it depends on what type of baits your making on weather to add softerner or hardiner. 502 makes a top quality bait. my customers love it. for making a good profit not sure what to tell you there. there are other good plastics out there but not much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBrothersBait Posted June 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Really what i mean is i would like to replicate 502 without paying $40 gallon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 If your buying it buy the gal you may want to think of buying it by the 55 gal drum and at 4 drums at a time (full pallet), thats when you will save no matters who's plastic you use, if youwant to make your own then be prepared to buy all the componets in 55 gal drums min. you would need more than likely 3 drums possibly four for all the additives, it would cost you way way more than 40 bucks a gallon. if your using 400+ gallons a month it MIGHT be worth making your own. anything less than NO not even worth the hassle. I have no idea what they sell there plastic for but I am sure its inline with everyone else, buying one gallon of plastic at a time is pretty much useless for people who make baits for profite at a min you should buy a 5gal bucket at least for the best bang for the buck. Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastorshane Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I agree with Dave and Del, at 5 gallon you pay around $30.00 a gallon. To make your own would cost way to much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdooradvantage Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I also agree I buy it in 5 gal drums and save some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Del & Dave pretty well said it. Are You a Chemist ??? Analyze it .... unless you are really cranking out some baits you would be throwing away a lot ... My Buy it in the realtionship to quanities that you are selling ... Good Luck JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBrothersBait Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanx guys for the advise, I will be ordering my plastic in much larger quantity. Thanx again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 if you buy lc 502 in a 5 gal you can pour it in gallan jugs. just make sure you stir it and scrap the bottom. a paint stirrer and a electric drill would be best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 if you buy lc 502 in a 5 gal you can pour it in gallan jugs. just make sure you stir it and scrap the bottom. a paint stirrer and a electric drill would be best. I leave LC in the 5 gal bucket, it is easier to stir with a drill and paint strirrer that way. I leave a stainless steel measuring cup hanging on the side of the bucket to dip the plastic with. It hangs on a small wire over the lip of the bucket. The lid still closes tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I leave LC in the 5 gal bucket, it is easier to stir with a drill and paint strirrer that way.I leave a stainless steel measuring cup hanging on the side of the bucket to dip the plastic with. It hangs on a small wire over the lip of the bucket. The lid still closes tight. Same here much easier and no real drawbacks to leaving in the 5 gal bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
