stratmanv Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Does anyone know offhand what temp Bondo reaches while it is curing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyGrub Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) Does anyone know offhand what temp Bondo reaches while it is curing? I never measured the temp as my molds cured, but don't know why. The IR temp gun was sitting right there. It probably depends on how much hardener you add and room temp. In my experience, they get warm, but not hot enough that you would jerk your hand back. You probably don't want to hold it during the whole time of curing, though. The resin will lock-up before the heating portion of the curring. I set my molds on a sheet of aluminum, which sits on a wood table. The wood just barely got warm. PS: I assume you meant Bondo brand resin curring, and not Bondo body filler. PSS: I hope to pour the rest of my resin within the week. I will try to remember to get a temp reading. Edited January 14, 2011 by FuzzyGrub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratmanv Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Thanks Fuzzygrub. Actually after you mentioning it, I just realized that I bought the body filler, not the resin. DUH.. Is there a large difference in the result of the molds from resin to body filler? Does one shrink much more than the other? If using a soft plastic for the master, will it get hot enough to melt plastic during the curing process? Can you tell that I have never used this stuff before? Is this enough questions for one post?? Sorry, bad day at the office today, my mind is mush..Is it Friday yet? I need all this white stuff to melt so I can fish again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyGrub Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Thanks Fuzzygrub. Actually after you mentioning it, I just realized that I bought the body filler, not the resin. DUH.. Is there a large difference in the result of the molds from resin to body filler? Does one shrink much more than the other? If using a soft plastic for the master, will it get hot enough to melt plastic during the curing process? Can you tell that I have never used this stuff before? Is this enough questions for one post?? Sorry, bad day at the office today, my mind is mush..Is it Friday yet? I need all this white stuff to melt so I can fish again... I haven't used Bondo body putty since my early 20's. I would think it is too thick and shrinkage would be an issue. The resin will flow around soft baits just fine, and will pick-up allot of the detail of the bait. The biggest issue is keeping the lure glued to the bottom. I have used the 3M double sided tape, but still had a few "risers" on certain types of baits. On those types, I now wait to it just starts to thicken, and inset the bait, and just press below the surface. I watch it, and make sure it stays there until it locks up. The baits will be sacraficial. If the heat doesn't soften them up, they generally get ruined on removal. Touch-up with a dremel type tool is usualy neccessary. I have been happy with single piece molds in resin. Two piece, I'm about 50/50, with seam flashing and alignment issues my problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 If you have already bought the filler, you can still use it. You cannot just mix and pour or you will end up with air bubbles around your bait. Pour about 1/4" in and work it into the baits with a wooden spatula to eliminate the air bubbles, then you can dump the rest in. Work quickly, this stuff sets up pretty quick. The filler is just the resin with filler compounds mixed in to thicken it up. You can even mix the two together and they will cure just fine. Shrinkage is an issue with both products, but the fish are not going to notice. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I have never checked the resin but it gets too hot to touch in just a few minutes. Can you tell me why you want to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHK Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 If you have already bought the filler, you can still use it. You cannot just mix and pour or you will end up with air bubbles around your bait. Pour about 1/4" in and work it into the baits with a wooden spatula to eliminate the air bubbles, then you can dump the rest in. Work quickly, this stuff sets up pretty quick. The filler is just the resin with filler compounds mixed in to thicken it up. You can even mix the two together and they will cure just fine. Shrinkage is an issue with both products, but the fish are not going to notice. Dave have you ever tried to pour filler right outta the can? aint gonna happen Mix the filler you bought 50/50 with resin, and use just the liquid mekp hardener you get with the resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 have you ever tried to pour filler right outta the can? aint gonna happen My most sincere appologies to you all, I am humbled by your correction, thankyou so much. Lets try 'transfer', 'scoop', spoon', 'dump'. Huh! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
