Troutfishing303 Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 Hello, I was wondering how everyone cleans their aluminum molds. Do you oil/lube them after? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 I don't clean my molds unless they have some kind of residue on them. When I rarely clean them I spray them with a solution of alcohol and water then wipe them down with a cloth. But like I stated that is rare. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutfishing303 Posted April 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, Jig Man said: I don't clean my molds unless they have some kind of residue on them. When I rarely clean them I spray them with a solution of alcohol and water then wipe them down with a cloth. But like I stated that is rare. @Jig ManThanks Jig Man, I'll try the alcohol solution. Edited April 9, 2019 by Troutfishing303 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutfishing303 Posted April 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 2 hours ago, CNC Molds N Stuff said: Any old mild soap and water upto and including dish detergent will work fine. If you received a mold that still has cutting fluids on it Dawn dish soap for example will work just fine. Is there a reason you are asking about cleaning molds? Unless you have gotten them dirty there is usually never a need to clean aluminum molds. @CNC Molds N Stuff One of my molds are flashing more than I remember (it always had a little bit of flashing). I'm wondering if I clean it, it will fix the flashing but probably not lol. I'm also just wanting to keep my molds clean and rust/corrosion free. I love my molds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Tighter clamp less injection pressure should stop flash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutfishing303 Posted April 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 On 4/9/2019 at 1:30 PM, Jig Man said: Tighter clamp less injection pressure should stop flash @Jig Man Thanks brother! Less injection pressure fixed it 95%. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishermanbt Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 When I’m done shooting baits for the year due to fishing and outside work I clean my molds up. I use a scrub brush with soft nylon bristles and an old toothbrush for the cavities with Dawn dish soap. I scrub the entire mold front and back, dry with a towel and then air dry. This winter they will be nice and clean ready to go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutfishing303 Posted April 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 @Fishermanbt Nice, I like keeping my equipment clean and ready to go as well. I clean/lube my injectors too. These molds and injectors are not cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) Not cheap but I have some molds that are over ten years old and they are still in great shape. I have the first Twinjector ever sold and it is going strong to this day. Everyone has there way of cleaning, I use a solvent called wax and grease remover. It works without scrubbing and dries fast. You can find it at an auto body supply store. It leaves the aluminum clean and bight. I live in California and it is not legal to sell it where I live but I get by. Use it and you will never use anything else. Don’t get the water based one! Edited April 13, 2019 by Frank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutfishing303 Posted April 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 @Frank Thanks for the tip but I wonder why it's not legal lol. I try to stay away from harsh chemicals, especially in this hobby where we already have to deal with plastisol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Glover Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 WD-40 and a tooth brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 16 hours ago, Troutfishing303 said: @Frank Thanks for the tip but I wonder why it's not legal lol. I try to stay away from harsh chemicals, especially in this hobby where we already have to deal with plastisol. Cause I live in California. Harsh is not a good word for this product. I use harsh chemicals every day but this one is real mild. If you get road tar on your car this is the product that removes it. A lot like wd40 but no silicone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutfishing303 Posted April 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 On 4/14/2019 at 10:22 AM, Frank said: Cause I live in California. Harsh is not a good word for this product. I use harsh chemicals every day but this one is real mild. If you get road tar on your car this is the product that removes it. A lot like wd40 but no silicone. @Frank I understand, a lot of things are illegal in California that isn't illegal in other states. It's odd. I'll check my local auto shop for it. Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutfishing303 Posted April 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 On 4/13/2019 at 8:21 PM, R Glover said: WD-40 and a tooth brush. @R Glover Sounds good to me! WD-40 works for everything! Have you ever heard that WD-40 is a good fish attractant? I don't recommend it for that since it's probably bad for the water but some people swear by it lol. Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 7 hours ago, Troutfishing303 said: @R Glover Sounds good to me! WD-40 works for everything! Have you ever heard that WD-40 is a good fish attractant? I don't recommend it for that since it's probably bad for the water but some people swear by it lol. Thanks for the tip. It is a dynamite catfish bait attractant, but my understanding that, because it's a petroleum product, it is illegal to use in CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutfishing303 Posted April 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 9 hours ago, mark poulson said: It is a dynamite catfish bait attractant, but my understanding that, because it's a petroleum product, it is illegal to use in CA. @mark poulson That's so odd that catfish are attacted to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 48 minutes ago, Troutfishing303 said: @mark poulson That's so odd that catfish are attacted to it. I know, but I think it is fish oil based. When I lived in Los Angeles, guys at the local City ponds would routinely spray their baits, and they caught the fire out of the catfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 4 hours ago, mark poulson said: I know, but I think it is fish oil based. I read somewhere (I think it may have been on the WD40 website that it isn't fish oil based. I have heard that it works as an attractant though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 4 hours ago, bryanmc said: I read somewhere (I think it may have been on the WD40 website that it isn't fish oil based. I have heard that it works as an attractant though. Never let the truth spoil a good story! Hahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
