Jump to content
Flaswimbaiter

Alumilite AlumiRes (RC-3) Tan Casting Resin

Recommended Posts

I have been using this resin for about six month with no issues. I have a system, which was derived from trial and error, that has worked consistently. However, over the last month I can only get one out of three pours to cure/harden properly. I am doing the same thing over and over and can’t figure out the problem. The only change I can think of is the weather, but last year I was pouring in my garage with Alumilite Amazing Casting resin with no problem. 

I forgot to mention that the belly of the bait is what does cure, the rest is hard.

Any ideas?

Edited by Flaswimbaiter
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I have had this happen with Alumilite white if I don’t shake both jugs well before mixing.

this is my theory anyway. I have only had this happen on my first pour if I have let my resin sit unused for a while. A good shake and no issues on the next pours

I have a lure making room in my house where my resin is stored and all my pouring is done. So temp is always good and I live in a fairly dry area so humidity is not an issue. So I don’t think it’s weather related 

This is what I have experienced 

 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 5/23/2022 at 8:26 AM, Hillbilly voodoo said:

I have had this happen with Alumilite white if I don’t shake both jugs well before mixing.

this is my theory anyway. I have only had this happen on my first pour if I have let my resin sit unused for a while. A good shake and no issues on the next pours

I have a lure making room in my house where my resin is stored and all my pouring is done. So temp is always good and I live in a fairly dry area so humidity is not an issue. So I don’t think it’s weather related 

This is what I have experienced 

 

I have not been doing that, I will next time. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I use this resin a lot. I find heating the RTV molds and mixing 55% hardener and 45% resin by weight allow for consistant pours.

I preheat the molds on an electric skillet until just hot enough that I can still handle it, probably about 130F o so. 

Edited by robalo01
  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

16 hours ago, robalo01 said:

I use this resin a lot. I find heating the RTV molds and mixing 55% hardener and 45% resin by weight allow for consistant pours.

I preheat the molds on an electric skillet until just hot enough that I can still handle it, probably about 130F o so. 

I never thought about changing the formula that may just help I’ll try it on a small part

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I know it is counter intuitive, but more hardener actually makes it harden more slowly. I think heating the mold is more important than the formula shift. I find if I don´t have a hot mold, it hardens from the center out and the corners and points don't form well.

 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, robalo01 said:

I know it is counter intuitive, but more hardener actually makes it harden more slowly. I think heating the mold is more important than the formula shift. I find if I don´t have a hot mold, it hardens from the center out and the corners and points don't form well.

 

Would a hair dryer heat them enough? 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...


×
×
  • Create New...
Top