Chartreuse and Methylate colors

[jmik26]

I recently made some lures using Dels Chartreuse and Methylate. I mixed the colors before the plastic was heated and for 1 cup of plastic it took 175 drops ! First batch I did 75 drops and it was real weak. Thinking that the color was not mixed well I held up to light and couldn't see any settling, I even took a small rod and poked towards the bottom of the bottle to make sure.

Is this normal? I looked at LC's colors but they always seem way off from Industry. There Chartreuse looks very yellow and the Methylate looks like a rose color? After my 6 bottles of Green hues that look nothing like watermelon Im hesitant to order colors from them.

So my question is; Does anybody know of a Chartreuse and Methylate that is good? I like the color of Dels but it takes too much to get it there.

[millsryno]

I'm surprised to hear that about Del's Chartreuse. The one I have is very strong. Maybe he changed the potency of it, though. Mine settles out and I have to heat it up for 10 seconds before I mix it.

[jmik26]

I did the heating thing also, I also have BB's in them. However, I have had these colors for about 1 year, I wonder if they are bad from age? The char also bleeds alot but I assume that normal.

[alsworms]

Interesting. I've not had any problems with Del's chartreuse and so far I'd have to say it's my favorite. However, chartreuse is one of the few colors that I don't measure. I just dump some in the mix, and it's either chartreuse......or it's not.

I liked LC's chartreuse, but if I remember correctly, that stuff REALLY settles.

Maybe you just got a bad batch???

[MDC]

I just use Spike-It chart. I add it before cooking (burner and pan method)and mix it very well. DON"T ADD IT TO HOT PLASTIC, it will pop and spatter! I'm kinda like Al, just dump some in. Probably about 1 tbsp per 1/2 cup. Makes a bright transparent color and I've not had any problems with it bleeding.

I needed some one time and that was all I had, but learned the hard way about putting it in hot plastic.

[bassnfool]

I use Del's chartreuse, 30 drops to 1 cup of plastic in my stick formula. Chartreuse Pepper is one of my more popular colors. I just shake it and add it to the plastic before heating it.

[bojon]

My dyes,mostly LC,settle a whole bunch.Solved the problem by using a small paint shaker that I bought from Micro Mart.I place the small container into a snack size baggie and give it a good shaking.Use this for all my dyes,and they are forever consistent,making a color more exact.

[saint308]

So is chartreuse considered a flourecent (sp?) color? Meaning are you supposed to heat it before pouring? Thanks. Saint.

[bass4cache]

I use LC chartruese and it seem that you have to shake it VERY well, but I think if you wait 24 hrs after it has cooked and cooled off you will see a marked improvement in your floro colors. Seems that it takes some time for the dye to work.

[bassnfool]

Answer for Saints question, you can get regular or flourescent chartreuse, I happen to use regular. I add all of my colors prior to heating, just to keep the process consistant.

[jmik26]

Thanks for the replies guys. I should mention my main problem is that the skirts we make are so thin, so they need alot of color. Guys that pour a paddle tail can probably relate, body looks good but tail looks light.

I think I will order some 1oz bottles from LC and MF to see if they are more concentrated. I have noticed that LC has a very thick coloring that goes a long way with a couple of drops, I just hope the colors are the same.