DoubleT Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Im having issues gluing soft plastic tails on my baits. I have tried Pros Soft Bait Glue and a CA glue. I made the tails from M-F saltwater formula plastisol. Ive washed the tails in warm soapy water and cleaned the surface (etex) of the lure. It will not stick. Fingers stuck together great. Anyone had this issue before. Any info is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 I would contact M-F and ask them. There may be something in their saltwater formula that won't bond to glue. Or maybe you added something, like a scent or worm oil, that's interfering with the bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbaits Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 1 hour ago, mark poulson said: I would contact M-F and ask them. There may be something in their saltwater formula that won't bond to glue. Or maybe you added something, like a scent or worm oil, that's interfering with the bond. I think mark is correct,I used a lot of plastic from different manufacturers and never had a problem like you are describing,Ive glued a lot of baits when making customs for molds using the Pro Soft Bait Glue,it doesnt stick to your fingers either,make sure you are applying pressure to both halves of the bait pieces,if you are doing this than its something in the plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleT Posted August 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Update: I glued a Kalins tail to the bait and it bonded great. It seems that something in the plastic is causing my issue. I will give M-F a call today. Thanks for the input. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Is the Pro Soft Bait Glue the same formula as Mend It? I've never used it but I've never found any plastic that Mend It wouldn't glue. Disclaimer: I don't think I've ever tried it on salt water plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBuff Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 (edited) Sear them together with a hot putty knife, do enough times you'll get proficient at it. Lot less messy and saves time. Edited August 22, 2018 by JBuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Are you glueing soft plastic to soft plastic or is it a hard bait with a soft tail? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleT Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 11 hours ago, Frank said: Are you glueing soft plastic to soft plastic or is it a hard bait with a soft tail? Im gluing soft plastic tails to a epoxy coated glide bait. A kalins tail glued to it perfectly 13 hours ago, bryanmc said: Is the Pro Soft Bait Glue the same formula as Mend It? I've never used it but I've never found any plastic that Mend It wouldn't glue. Disclaimer: I don't think I've ever tried it on salt water plastic. Im not sure. I have never used mend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Ya never had good luck with doing that. They are two different products. Can’t say why the Kalins works, they much have a different formula for plastic. One way I did it before was to put a screw lock in the hard bait then glue and twist it on. This was when I was pouring my own tails and using Mf plastic. Many years ago now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleT Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Thank you Frank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
