BassBull Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 I use a mold out of rtv,single side and the plastic grub tail touching the mold has a duller finish on the outside than the topside that isn't touching the mold. Is there a way to have both sides turn out nice and glossy our is it the nature of he mold? Thanks a head of time Bass Bull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Try this. Read the info in this link. When you're done, click the link I provided in that thread, and there's more info. http://www.tackleunderground.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=3388&highlight=mold+oven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 I bought some RTV molds off Ebay and had the same problem. The oil trick works like a charm just be sure to coat the whole mold surface. Small brush works great and then you can work it into the tight spots. I reapply after about 8-10 baits with my molds and store with a thin layer also. I tried heating mine but that just didn't do the job. Good luck!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Mineral Oil is a great release agent for molds also. Silicone, plaster, or fiberglass. Works on all of them. It's cheap and a little dab will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybar Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Basskat Won't Mineral Oil harden your baits after time? I could be wrong but I thought I have read in other posts mineral oil would harden your baits over time. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 If it does I can't tell it. I don't add that much, just a real light coat. I don't add it to my packaged worms, I use worm oil for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
