Chris Catignani Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 What does it look like when you "burn" your plastics? I keep reading about it and figure I probably have done it and maybe didnt know. What are the ramifications of burning a batch? Is it ruined? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 Yellowing and a smell you'll never forget lol. And in some cases it might be saved, but for the most part it's done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 If you over heat and burn it you will definitely know it. It will smoke and stink. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACAMACIAN Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 I also find when I reheat lighter colors especially white pearl they brown a little bit like they have burned. And you are right it is a disgusting smell when you really overheat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Catignani Posted June 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Good to know....what about when there's a bunch of bubbles...Is that getting close to burn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 24 minutes ago, Chris Catignani said: Good to know....what about when there's a bunch of bubbles...Is that getting close to burn? Not necessarily. That's more than likely the plastisol. If it's bubbling at the very end, you could have a problem, but most of the time bubbles appear and will dissolve before pouring. And I'm sure most of you know, but just in case.........heat stabilizer in small amounts.........especially with those lighter colors.......is a life changer! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscatlildave Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 It's one of those thing that you will just know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 17 hours ago, alsworms said: Not necessarily. That's more than likely the plastisol. If it's bubbling at the very end, you could have a problem, but most of the time bubbles appear and will dissolve before pouring. And I'm sure most of you know, but just in case.........heat stabilizer in small amounts.........especially with those lighter colors.......is a life changer! I always add a small amount of new plastisol and heat stabilizer. I never have any discoloration from the stabilizer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 6/17/2023 at 11:08 AM, mark poulson said: I always add a small amount of new plastisol and heat stabilizer. I never have any discoloration from the stabilizer. Yeah I forgot that's what I did at the end there. I always had a couple gallons set aside with stabilizer just for tails and lighter colors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonMinnow Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Who sells stabilizer? Tired of yellowing chartreuse and pearl after 3 reheats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 9 hours ago, SpoonMinnow said: Who sells stabilizer? Tired of yellowing chartreuse and pearl after 3 reheats. Just about anyone who sells plastic will sell stabilizer as well. I know for sure that MF and Lure Craft do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonMinnow Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 I'll order some - thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
