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| I've got it and try to use it to repair my Dawgs, but my results are very inconsistent. Is there a trick to using this glue? I usually put a bunch on one side of the part to be repaired, then push the two parts together and hold, hold, hold for at least a minute. Sometimes works, often times doesn't.
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Location: Kodiak, AK | I let mine sit for quite a while. First make sure it's totally dry. I have issues if it's not 100% dry. Then I apply it to both sides and let it sit. I usually just forget about it and leave it over night. It's "bonded" but not like new IMO. |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Try some PVC glue from Menards same as Mend-it and alot less $$$$
Works 4 me. |
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| My experience with this product is that when it works...it works so good you think it's a miracle, and when it doen't work...it's like "What the heck is up with this?" My first answer is that the size of musky baits like Dawgs makes for much more of a challenge than bass worms where the stuff seems to work the best, and therefore welding your baits with a torch lighter may be the better option. The second answer is much more technical and it deals with the actual chemistry of the plastics. Mend-it is not a glue, but rather a chemical that actually disolves the plastic and then gels back into a solid so that the pieces are now actually one blended piece, rather than two glued together--sort of like welding as opposed to brazing for the metal guys. Therefore, my answer is that the success you experience is entirely based on the compatibility of the plastic that was used to create your bait and the chemical you are trying to melt it with. Most irritating of all is that it is likely to work on one of the same baits from the same manufacturer and then not on anther when a different polymer formula was used to create the second batch of product. It's still a great product, so try it first, and if you don't like it---get your butane torch lighter. Marty Forman |
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| Just melt the dawgs back together. It's pretty quick and simple |
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| Hi guys/gals, I'm the owner of Mend-it and wanted to chime in. Mend-it is a glue though a different type than most so-called fishing glues. Mend-it won't stick to your hands or clothes or boat and thus it's safe to use while on the water. That said, it performs best when allowed to cure for at least 10 minutes, longer in really cold conditions.
I guide out here in California and I primarily use it after a day's work on the water. I take all of my baits which have been ripped or torn and apply as much Mend-it as needed to return them to like-new condition. Then I let them sit overnight and in the morning they are as good as new.
Mend-it does cause a catalyzing action on the soft plastic bait as it's also bonding and because of this catalyzing effect, if you have a lead weight inside your bait which is creating an outward pressure, Mend-it will actually increase the size of the rip or tear temporarily as it melts and bonds the plastic. This is most apparent in swimbaits that are cast/poured with internal weights or harnesses. Mend-it will still perfectly repair such baits, you simply need to hold the rip together while Mend-it cures. I don't want to hold the bait for 10 minutes so I use masking tape or rubber bands to clamp these type baits together while Mend-it cures.
On baits without internal weights, harnesses or hooks, I simply put a bit of Mend-it on/in the tear and push the area together and let it sit making sure the rip/tear is fairly firmly together. Mend-it can be applied again and again to areas that are missing plastic to build them up.
Mend-it works great to apply eyes and over-coat swimbait eyes, simply let it dry between coats.
I've not yet found a soft bait that Mend-it won't fix other than Berkeley's Gulp, I have no idea what that stuff's made of but it's not plastisol.
If you have any questions about Mend-it, feel free to call me toll free at 866 606 2223. Thanks for your time, Will Hesch-owner
www.bac-rac.com
www.coolfoot.biz
www.mend-it.com
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| That's exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. Thanks!
On question: Does Mend-It perform differently if different plastisol is used? In other words, I'm taking replacement Bulldawg tails and trying to glue them using Mend-It onto older Bulldawgs. When it works, it really works. But other times, I don't seem to get a bond. Could the slight variations in plastisol be the culprit? Or, am I just not allowing enough time (holding for a couple of minutes) to get a bond going.
Clearly, I need to allow more time for this product to work, but just wonder about differences in plastisol.
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| I purchased Mend It Glue this spring to repair some Big Joes and Bulldogs. I can honestly say it performed very well on both types of baits that were severely ripped up from northern and muskie. Everything from deep gashes to replacing tails was accomplished with Mend It. For bext results hold the glued parts together for a couple of minutes and let it cure overnite before fishing.  |
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Location: Ontario, California | I found that the M.E.K. evaporates over time... I added a little to the bottle and brought it back to life. Good stuff. |
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Location: Denmark | I use a storm lighter to melt the plastic together, works at the water directly on a wet Dawg, and holds. |
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Location: Tonka, MN | Heat up a knife with a torch and quickly stick it right were the tear is. It has worked great for me. |
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Location: Twin Cities | 123 - 7/21/2010 12:05 PM
That's exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. Thanks!
On question: Does Mend-It perform differently if different plastisol is used? In other words, I'm taking replacement Bulldawg tails and trying to glue them using Mend-It onto older Bulldawgs. When it works, it really works. But other times, I don't seem to get a bond. Could the slight variations in plastisol be the culprit? Or, am I just not allowing enough time (holding for a couple of minutes) to get a bond going.
Clearly, I need to allow more time for this product to work, but just wonder about differences in plastisol.
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I glued a bulldawg-new-rubber-replacement tail onto the back of a kickin minnow yesterday with great success. So far I haven't found two types of plastisol it won't bond... |
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