bryanmc Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Has anyone experimented with using RTV for a lead mold? I'm wanting to duplicate some small weights (9g) and was wondering if quick-set or high strength would be up to the task heat wise. Only need to do 6 - 10 castings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 This gets asked all the time. Bondo works great. Rev also works. Search high temp silicone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 This gets asked all the time. Bondo works great. Rev also works. Search high temp silicone. I was asking about two specific products, I can't find where either have been referred to as far as being used for a lead mold. Thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 for some reason forums won't search for 3 letter words. RTV should work fine for your weights. It should do hundreds of pours. go to smooth on dot com. I know they have lots of choices, maybe call their tech support. try this thread http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/index.php?/topic/23425-mold-material/?hl=rhodia#entry175633 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 also do a search on this forum for silicone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Sorry didn't mean to be rude if it came across thay way. I tried a lot of stuff including silicone and found bondo to be the best for lead. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdr418 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Years ago I bought some RTV from Barlows and made several molds. I still have them and have cast many lures with them. I think the product was Dow/Corning 3120. If you want to use RTV find some 3120 or a product with similar specifications. It will work and make lots of lures. One secret I learned was to keep the lead just above melting point and dust the mold with talcum powder after a few pours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
