Shine

[jdeford74]

How do I get my baits to shine? They appear a little dull. I am using do-it Es plastic and I also have m-f regular plastic. I do not mix the two together.

[BareKnuckleJigs]

Mixing PVC Plastic (standard Plastisol MINUS the water-based Gulp/GulpAlive/TriggerX in liquid, and maybe Exude), You will get a combination of Each Blends' Characteristics, but all Oil-based PVC Plastics are chemically-compatible.

What mold are You using?

[jdeford74]

I have a BT 736 mold and some do-it 3.5" k-grub

[BareKnuckleJigs]

For the Most Part, the most Economical solution is probably to Lightly Oil the Mold Cavity/Cavities.

[jdeford74]

What oil should I try?

[BareKnuckleJigs]

If You have Worm Oil, definitely use that.  If not, many Oils will suffice "for the time-being".  You can use Natural Oils, but most of those can Gum over time, so using "Plastisol-oriented" oils will be Your best bet for the duration...BUT, in the Short Term, know that even Natural Oils wash off easily before they gum (that does take awhile, to gum-up) and Aluminum Injection Molds wash easily, so You're definitely not shut down.

Me, I use "Now" brand Almond Oil from GNC to lube Injectors and what-not, so I don't get any "artificial smell" and that Oil is readily available so I can easily re-up when I need to.

I wouldn't hesitate to use other Natural Oils in a pinch, I'd just watch for gumming and make sure I maintained-very-well anything I used those Oils on.  It's always a good idea to inspect everything, periodically, anyway.

A light coat of Oil in the cavity/cavities will help with their Sheen.  A little Worm Oil after curing will help, also.

[jdeford74]

Hey thanks a lot. I really appreciate the advice.

[ctom]

Worm oil is all you need to slick those baits up nice. The "NOW" essential oils Gary mentions are great to scent baits. I buy eye dropper bottles at the drug store and put about 2/3 of the bottle full of worm oil and then add about twenty drops of the Anise oil I use and this makes a potent addition to a bag of baits. I only use two drops of the mix to about forty drops of worm oil in the bags. Makes a great cover scent and the almond is just as good as anise.

[Lamar]

 Try some pearl powder too. It will give your bait a glossy look. I like to use it in minnow type baits.
http://store.do-itmolds.com/Pearl-Powder_p_311.html

[DF]

Make sure your plastic is getting to 350, if your plastic does not fully change state you will get cloudy/dull baits.

[Justin9j]

Make sure your plastic is getting to 350, if your plastic does not fully change state you will get cloudy/dull baits.

And smelly ones too