SaBoFlex Fluo Red – Plastisol Liquid Colour

Product detailed description

SaBoFlex Fluo Red is a concentrated fluorescent pigment paste for colouring plastisol when making soft lures. It provides a vivid fluorescent red shade for whole lures, contrasting bellies, tails and high-visibility details. This is a colouring concentrate intended for mixing into base plastisol – it is not ready-to-use plastisol, airbrush paint or a surface coating.

Fluo Red produces a vivid fluorescent red shade. The final appearance varies with the dose, base plastisol, casting thickness, other additives and lighting. The concentrate in the bottle and an on-screen photograph are therefore not exact colour references for the finished lure; use a thin cooled drop or a test casting made with your own plastisol.

The term Fluo identifies this product as part of the fluorescent range. It does not mean phosphorescent afterglow in darkness, nor does it independently guarantee a particular response under a specific UV lamp. Fluo Japanese Red is a separately named shade; compare its exact colour with Fluo Red in cooled castings made from the same plastisol. Standard Red belongs to the non-fluorescent standard range, while Fluo Transparent Red is a separate colour whose transparent character is stated in its name. Without a technical data sheet, we do not claim that it contains nanoglitter or has a metallic, pearlescent, precisely defined opaque or transparent, or non-bleed formulation.

For this pigment paste, SAF recommends adding small increments to plastisol that is already hot and clear. Its true intensity is difficult to judge in a cold, milky-looking base. In clear working plastisol, you can follow the shade as it develops and increase saturation gradually. Prepare the plastisol in accordance with its manufacturer's temperature and safety instructions and do not overheat it.

We do not specify a universal number of drops per 100 g. Drop size varies with the dispensing nozzle, and the same dose can look different in another plastisol or casting thickness. Begin with a small amount: a pale mixture can be coloured further, but added concentrate cannot be removed. For repeatable production, record the weight of plastisol, colour dose and every other additive.

Use Fluo Red as the main colour of a casting or for a vivid belly, tail, head or smaller strike point. In a laminate it can form a clear colour boundary next to black, dark brown, smoke or pearl. For a smoother high-visibility transition, trial it alongside fluorescent orange or yellow. Add a suitable heat-resistant black, gold, copper or silver glitter only after establishing the base colour, and test every new combination in a small batch.

The 50 g option is practical for trying the shade, producing smaller batches or maintaining a broad workshop palette. The 250 g bottle is better suited to regular production or repeated recipes; the greater mass of paste also makes the complete bottle easier to homogenise by shaking. The 1000 g pack is intended for intensive use and larger repeat runs. Pack size does not change the concentration or recommended method of use.

Storage and condition of the packaging

The colour paste and base plastisol are not the same material from a storage perspective. In SAF workshop use, Fluo Red remains easier to handle in a cooler environment than plastisol itself, but the manufacturer does not publish a precise minimum storage temperature. Do not therefore treat the colour as frost-proof. Store it upright, tightly closed and dry at a stable room temperature, away from direct sunlight, heat sources and frost. Allow a chilled, unopened bottle to return naturally to room temperature before opening, then homogenise it thoroughly. Do not warm it on a radiator or hotplate or in a microwave.

Packaging note: Particularly after transport, a light oily film may appear around the thread of a concentrated pigment paste, or a mark may develop on the label even when the bottle is closed. Provided there is no evident loss of contents, this superficial trace does not affect use of the colour; we apologise if the label is marked. After dispensing, wipe the nozzle and thread, retighten the cap and store the bottle upright, ideally in a washable tray or sealed bag.

Frequently asked questions about SaBoFlex Fluo Red

How does Fluo Red differ from Fluo Japanese Red?

They are separately named shades. The manufacturer does not provide a numerical colour comparison, so assess them as cooled castings made with the same plastisol, dose and lure thickness.

Is Fluo Red the same as Standard Red or Fluo Transparent Red?

No. Standard Red belongs to the non-fluorescent standard range. Fluo Transparent Red is a separate product whose transparent character is explicitly stated in its name. Do not treat either as a direct substitute for Fluo Red.

Should Fluo Red be added to cold or hot plastisol?

SAF recommends adding it in small increments to plastisol that is already hot and in its clear working state. Mix thoroughly after every addition, then assess the shade on a cooled sample. Do not overheat the plastisol.

How can I keep the red tone clean?

Use a clean vessel, nozzle and stirring tool with no residue from darker pigments. Establish Fluo Red on its own first; introduce any additional colour only in very small, recorded increments.

Where can Fluo Red be used on a soft lure?

It can colour the whole lure or create a distinct belly, head, tail, stripe or compact strike point. The best area depends on the lure design and the contrast you want against the adjoining layer.

Does Fluo Red also glow in the dark or guarantee UV response?

Fluo identifies the fluorescent range, not phosphorescent afterglow. The available manufacturer information does not separately guarantee performance under a particular UV lamp. For afterglow once the light source is removed, choose a product expressly labelled Glow in the Dark.

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