Pitbull Baits Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 I am trying to find out a better glue for swimbaits eyes. I am using Gorilla super glue now. They will fall after a few cast. I don't really want to dip the heads due to time issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lajo1976 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Try loctite glue for plastic with an activator. Have glued plastic on metal and then machined the plastic without problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Does your mold have depressinos for the eyes? www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse1378 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 i know you dont want to dip, but i use superglue to put the eyes on and then dip...no problems and its a clean finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Nova its the 5 inch top pour swimbait from bob's. It does have a depressinos for the eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) Nova its the 5 inch top pour swimbait from bob's. It does have a depressinos for the eyes. Good. Heat a small amount of clear plastic.(I use a couple of tablespoons in a LC cup) The eyes I use I get from Lisa and Ed who sponsor here. Once the plastic is ready I use a tableknife to dip a little plastic; then quickly I dab just a little on the eye depressions one at a time. As soon as you pull the knife out, press the eye into the plastic. Just repeat until all the eyes are in place. Now you're ready to pour. The first few time can be a little slow; but you'll get better at it and it won't be so slow. When the baits come out they are imbedded in the plastic. No glue neaded. Hope this helps. That's how the Gut-See Mino in the gallery is done. www.novalures.com Edited February 28, 2011 by nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I will give that a Try thanks everybody for the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I will give that a Try thanks everybody for the tips. Let us know how you make out. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 If you clean the eye socket with alcohol (like an alcohol wipe) and then use your glue, I prefer Mend-It or the gel super glue, your eyes will stay. Just be sure to coat the inside and sides of socket with a thin layer. PS You can always consider the "bar" eyes that can be pushed in from on side to the other also. Both eyes are connected and once you push in and add a drop of glue, you are set. They are expensive though. Just another option. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcl58 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 this was in my tackle trade magazine, a product called lure weld, shackattacklures.com, its a good write up about the product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
