CSimon2 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I have a question for those that pour plastics. How much hardener do you add to your plastics? I know it is probably a personal preference to the hardness of the bait, but will a little do it or does it need to be mixed 50/50 to be effective? Just curious. I will do some playing around to see how much of a difference it makes. Start with a little and move on from there. I know you can always add, but you cannot take out. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks! Quote
loodkop Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I very seldom use any hardener. I'm much more likely to add softener to my plastic. I have found that adding a teaspoon of hardener to a cup makes a difference. I have found that adding hardener makes my plastic more likely to overheat in the micro. I use LC's soft plastic. Other brands might react differently. Might I ask why you want to add hardener? Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 For me it reacts about like softener. Just the other way. LOL I typically go by the cup or 1/2 cup on my formulas. So if I actually use it which is rare I start out with a teaspoon. Quote
CSimon2 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Posted February 17, 2012 The reason I want to use the hardener is because I have a fluke type bait that is a little too soft for my liking. I wanted to firm it up a bit. So it sounds like a little goes a long way. Thank you for the responses! Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 On 2/17/2012 at 7:05 PM, CSimon2 said: The reason I want to use the hardener is because I have a fluke type bait that is a little too soft for my liking. I wanted to firm it up a bit. So it sounds like a little goes a long way. Thank you for the responses! Is it a top pour or injection? Add salt to it to get it to fall faster like a senko. That will stiffen it up some too. If its a top pour just pour the belly section with salt and leave the top soft for the tail action. I wouldnt use the hardener. Quote
CSimon2 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Posted February 17, 2012 On 2/17/2012 at 7:13 PM, Siebert Outdoors said: Is it a top pour or injection? Add salt to it to get it to fall faster like a senko. That will stiffen it up some too. If its a top pour just pour the belly section with salt and leave the top soft for the tail action. I wouldnt use the hardener. It is an injection mold. I have not made any of those with salt added yet. I will try the salt and see if that helps. Thanks again guys! Quote
loodkop Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Salt will stiffen it up. Let us know how it turns out. Quote
CSimon2 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Posted February 18, 2012 This is the bait I am talking about. I will try the salt and see if that helps to firm it up. I am glad I asked on here before I went and started using the hardener. Thanks a lot guys! Quote
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