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Offline MonteSS

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« on: 09/07/12 07:20 UTC »
This is being discussed somewhere else.

Any one tried it? Looks pretty cool.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alumulite-Alumidust-Choose-Color-/140735368370

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Re: Alumidust
« Reply #1 on: 09/07/12 08:11 UTC »
If it is as the name implies, a metal powder, will it work in a microwave without issues? Even in a hot pot settling could be another issue. I haven't seen it but have seen some advertising of a like product and thought it might do well in powder paint as an agent to add some color.
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Re: Alumidust
« Reply #2 on: 09/07/12 08:38 UTC »
Had a look at the video of Larry Dahlberg using this product.
I do not see it working on mass production as it will take to long to make a bunch of baits.
Looks cool if only for private use.
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Re: Alumidust
« Reply #3 on: 09/07/12 08:59 UTC »
I think the name is misleading and it is basically just pearl powder.

Ya. I was thinking for personal use only.

I have put some pearl powder on my fingers and smeared it on a finished bait with good results.

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Re: Alumidust
« Reply #4 on: 09/07/12 09:10 UTC »
A while back I was looking at an actual aluminum powder that was being used to make resin/composite jigheads. I assumed this was the same or similar.
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Re: Alumidust
« Reply #5 on: 09/07/12 09:35 UTC »
I have used it many times before. The results are very subtle but effective.

I use it on the backs of swimbaits, then dip the baits. Pretty cool but very time consuming and the fish did not seem to care.

Jim