Dwight Huth Posted November 30, 2021 Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) Hello, I use Alumilite resin for many lure making projects. Although I haven't tried this, would mixing micro balloons in with a resin, such as Alumilite White that cures hard within five minutes, actually add buoyancy to the lure when the coating is applied as the first layer on the lure instead of adding a coat of primer paint as the first layer? Edited November 30, 2021 by Dwight Huth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 4, 2021 Report Share Posted December 4, 2021 I hope you do a test piece, and report back to us what you've found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted December 4, 2021 Report Share Posted December 4, 2021 The lack of response to this thread probably means two things; 1 - no one has tried it. 2 - no one thinks it is a good idea. My thoughts are that adding MBs to a 5 minute mix and then trying to apply it to a body, is a disaster waiting to happen. This is why Mark is suggesting a test piece trial first before potentially destroying a body. Regardless, I wish you good luck Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted December 4, 2021 Report Share Posted December 4, 2021 Yes it will increase buoyancy. Why bother is the question. Why not adjust the resin to get the desired outcome in the first place? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
