rico.29 Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 hello, i would like to get a gloss effect for my lure i pour in a rtv silic mold, but don't know how to do. do i have to add worm oil or something else? vaseline? Thanks for helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Use worm oil as a mold release. Thia will make the bait come out nice and shiney. Baby oil will work but will make the bait hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 If you're making the RTV mold, be sure the master has a good finish. The RTV should reproduce the finish. I've heard that several coats of Krylon laquer will give it a good finish. If it can take the rubbing, Turtle Wax makes a super shiny finish that releases well. I've coated masters with parafin and they will always produce a dull bait. jm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 What about if you are using an alum. mold form Del. My baits seem to become dull looking after they sit for one day. If I put worm oil on them after they dry for a day will they stay shiny? Thanks. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Saint, I have never seen/heard of dull baits on alum molds, wether it be mine or someone else's. its usually inheritant to molds that dont have a good surface, like silacon and bondo, fiber glass etc. unless coated with devcon. we got guys that pour ten of thoughsands of baits with out molds and there baits still come out shiney. Can you send me a sample bait , I am very interested in this. if you heat your alum molds up to hot( over a burner) they will do that, but you have to get them extreamly hot( 500+ degrees) Also if you do send me a bait make sure I get a list all the componets that you used to make the bait, and how the plastic was cooked.(microwave/hot pot/stove etc) I am trying to build a informal database( so to speak) on problems or concerns Thanks Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Del, I had an aluminum mold that I left out in the cold garage with a little salt in it. It got pretty rough looking. A little metal polish and elbow grease restored it to new condition. BTW, you would be surprised how a little Turtle Wax rubbing compound and polishing compound used on a polyester mold will shine it up. A bit for your database Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico.29 Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 welli, if i get it right i've to put "oil" in my mold so the plastic won't stuck to my mold, can i use oil for cooking to do that or other grease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Del: It is not a big deal. I do not consider this a problem or concern. They just do not look like the finish of a store bought product. They still catch fish, and that is all that matters. I am sure a little worm oil will do the trick. Thanks. Saint. P.S. I will be more than happy to send you a sample, but I don't want you to waste your time. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
