TTM Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm looking for a place to buy liquid plastic 55 gallon drums cheaper than lurecraft anyone have any advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpssports Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Calhoun or Polysol. Last I checked Calhoun was $550 per 55 gallons & Polysol is $595. I personally like Polysol over Calhoun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTM Posted August 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Is the Medium grade Polysol about the same as lurecraft 502 for softness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I like to call it less expensive cause the final result is real close. Spikeit is another one to look at. You may have to put all or most of them under a vacumn to get bubble free plastic but the savings keep growing after the first drum. Because you will have to purchase a vacumn system of coarse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTM Posted August 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Where can i purchase a vac system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 2 hours ago, TTM said: Where can i purchase a vac system? You need to read this thread. Also is where to purchase embedded in here. More importantly, what size you need and some background. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoTakeANap Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 On 8/29/2017 at 7:40 PM, Frank said: I like to call it less expensive cause the final result is real close. Spikeit is another one to look at. You may have to put all or most of them under a vacumn to get bubble free plastic but the savings keep growing after the first drum. Because you will have to purchase a vacumn system of coarse. A non degassed plastic is what comes straight out the drum right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) No not necessarily, most manufacturers degas plastic while it is being processed, But there is so many factors from shipping etc that can cause it to gas. And not all brands gas. Its kind of the nature of the beast, you will find some that praise brands over the other. each have there independent characteristics. usually when they say it is super clear etc, is because it is super thin viscosity, this causes salt and flake to settle horribly bad. Consistency in the product is a huge plus as well. Some will exude oil more then others, some will be dry vs slick, these are all trade-offs in the manufacturing process for something else, like heat stability etc. Edited August 31, 2017 by Baitjunkys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 On 8/29/2017 at 7:44 PM, TTM said: Where can i purchase a vac system? www.bestvaluevacs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 9 hours ago, GoTakeANap said: A non degassed plastic is what comes straight out the drum right? Well it can be but say for example you get Spikeit injectasol then yes it has air in it. But if you buy pourasol it has been vacuumed out, this is the same product. Then let's say you aggressively mix your pourasol you could introduce air back in but not as bad. If you get into the habit of doing it your sefl then the end product should not change. That being said buying plastic from a company that makes it and not a reseller is a safer bet. Get it from one who moves a lot of plastic in this industry and you will surly get a real consistent end product. Cause if they don't care about consistency they will not sell as much as someone who does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Guess that depends on who your talking about frank. I know manufactures who care less about quality and consistancy then some resellers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoTakeANap Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 14 hours ago, Baitjunkys said: Guess that depends on who your talking about frank. I know manufactures who care less about quality and consistancy then some resellers. How would you compare the plastic in a 55 gallon drum you sell vs the non degassed plastic you sell? Pretty much the same thing right. Im just curious. Thanks buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Exactly the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoTakeANap Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, Baitjunkys said: Exactly the same. awesome what I needed to know before I place a order. I get my plastic from you now but have never bought a drum before. Thanks again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I am talking about the ones who make plastic for the bait makers. Not a company that uses bait makers as a alternate form of income. The company's like Spikeit ,Mf and lure craft. They supply a lot of us with products that are very dependent on consistency. Hate to say but most of the issues with bad batches and inconsistent product is user error. But most of us have had a problem or two but someone here can usually explain how to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
