Nathan Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I moved the discussion of this product here from the "Amazing Clear Cast" post...That should help with future searches...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I forgot to mention I orderd some yesterday along with the light bulb on the site.I figure if this works out well I'll order tanning bed lights and build a fixture ...I'll keep you updated on my findings...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSScustom Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Nathan, I ordered yesterday myself along w/ a nail dryer from ebay. Just like you, this works as advertised, I will upgrade the curing system and crank them out. I can paint 20 baits a day but, epoxy topcoating really slows the process down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSG Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Is this something that you would dip,spray or brush? CSG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted October 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 CSG, If you check out page 4 (I think)of the "amazing Clear Cast" post there is a link to this stuff.It can be sprayed or brushed however it says it can be thinned by nuking it for a few seconds in a microwave.. I'm hoping after heating I can dip it...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Ok...if this stuff holds up to an immersion test (which I am doing now) this will be my clear going forward. No mixing, I put it on with a brush but you can spray it. It is lighter than epoxy, it is extremely hard after only 10 minutes of dry time (I just put it in the sunlite and spun it every 2-3 minutes so that each part of the bait hit direct sunlight for a few minutes). There is no mixing no waste...very little goes a long way. You do not have to place it on a wheel (it does not run or sag). It seems much lighter, adds no significant weight to bait ( I put it on a postage scale). The only difference in the finish from epoxy is that this seems to give a satin finish instead of a high gloss finish (don't know if that is a deal breaker for some). I really like it. Can't wait to bang it off the rocks! Here are the photos of 3 baits I put it on ...Don't hate on the paint jobs, I didn't want to spend too much time on the paint in case this stuff did not work...I have no doubt I would put this on my best paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I would be very interested in hearing back from early users about how Solarez holds up in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I have had it under water for almost 12 hours. The finish has not clouded up one bit, same as when I put it on. I have 2 coats on it. Levels out real nice ... No brush marks or sags/runs. I spoke to one person who has field tested along a bunch of rock banks and he said it will scratch but will not chip or lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Here's the link that was posted on page 3: http://www.solarez.c...snew/gloss.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 A submersion test is valuable. Thanks! I'm also interested in how impact resistant it is and if anyone has an idea of its hardness (aka shore hardness D) compared to epoxy or urethanes, that would put the cherry on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickdraw Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 This could be some good stuff right here. I'll stay tuned for the final word or a few weeks before I need to order more CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy G Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Sound awesome! Thinking of ordering some myself. You guys are great for sharing this info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 I get so much info from all you guys ...nice to be able to share some back. Hope this stuff holds up against rip-rap Banks. So much easier to use (for me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macstackleman Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 What about the odor? Have you been using it indoors? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 It does have an odor, I use my mask (respirator) and ventilation. I put on one coat outdoors. Smell seems to go away quickly after you close up the jar. No smell after resin is cured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 This stuff sounds perfect. Heck, I haven't even had the time to test the ACC. Looking forward to hearing more about this magical "no hassle" just-add-light clear coat. FYI Nathan, I've always appreciated your sunfish lure. I remember reading about it in tackle tour if I'm not mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nufo Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Does this stuff work over water based (createx) paints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Does this stuff work over water based (createx) paints? Yes.......................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 I use createx and it works fine over that, polytranspar, among others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 The Solarez "weenie" paste looks promising too! I'm thinking about getting some to use on filling ballast holes (in resin lures). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 nevermind. 0.5oz for $3.25, I'll stick with wood filler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Sorry, saturating the post now... That's what happens when you are deprived of TU for a couple months! I would imagine that any "plant" bulb (from home depot) should work too since they should have UV (and be a little cheaper) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wchilton Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 I got mine in today but haven't tried it yet. I've used UV cure adhesives at work for a few years now and it's really a neat technology. Fast like super glue but it doesn't set up until you expose it to light, and it also fills gaps well. The one downside is you can't use it in places that cannot be exposed to light. That's OK for a topcoat but it may not work so well as an adhesive behind anything that's not transparent. I have a little unit for curing fingernail finishes that I bought on eBay to use for other projects so that's what I plan to use. There are inexpensive fluorescent UV lights that should work fine, have even seen full-size fluorescent tubes at Home depot. Always be really careful about eye exposure when using UV light. There are clear safety glasses that block UV if you have to work around it. I just put my light unit inside an opaque box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassrecord Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Does it turn yellow - with age or in the sun? If so how much time does it take to see the yellowing? Do skirts or rubber adhere to it? Does it cover stick on eyes? Just wondering. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Does it turn yellow - with age or in the sun? If so how much time does it take to see the yellowing? Do skirts or rubber adhere to it? Does it cover stick on eyes? Just wondering. John Not supposed to yellow...new to me I have to give it time I would say yes skirts will bond to it if left on it will cover eyes I took two coats to cover the eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
