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Title: CC soft plastisol
Post by: mikesjet on 06/25/13 17:02 UTC

I had a weird issue last week when I made some jerkbaits.  I purchased the 2.5gal of the soft formula because that is what I used when I bought only a gallon.  I like the soft formula, customers like it also and they seem to accept the loss of a few more baits for more action. 

  Any way here it is, last week made some jerkbaits with the same recipe that I always use and they came out super super soft!  The only new ingredient is the HD sink additive.  1TBS/cup.  Never had an issue with salt being added and softening baits like these turned out.  They almost  feel like there is a giant air bubble in them (cut three open to disprove that theory).   I never shook up the plastic just followed the roll around method when I left it sit for a period of time.

Any ideas? 

Sincerely,
Mike K.

Title: Re: CC soft plastisol
Post by: gone2long on 06/25/13 17:13 UTC

Sure sounds like a separation problem to me, shake the heck out of it give a few minutes and run another batch that will disprove that theory.

Title: Re: CC soft plastisol
Post by: BareKnuckleJigs on 06/25/13 18:01 UTC

What has likely happened is separation.  Your baits came out extra soft, probably because You pulled out more Softener than usual...that batch had a higher percentage of Softener (plasticizer) than the usual Soft formula.

Title: Re: CC soft plastisol
Post by: Botanophilia on 06/25/13 20:36 UTC

Doesn't the HD additive also soften the plastic?