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Yes, I hang them to drip for about 1 minute and then turn on the light

Yes I have and do Nathan. Apply first coat with a brush , leave no excess, cure. If you sand after cure make sure to wipe down part with lacquer thinner, then dip bait for second coat and cure. Comes out smooth as glass. I really like it but the price is too high for my production. I use it for prototyping.

What primer do you use for foam?

The above mentioned test works on any coatings to test adhesion. It’s a simple cheap test.

I know Fred’s grandson and his nephew. They are great people. He built great baits.

The type of Solarez your using has a waxing type agent that comes to the surface during curing to help in curing and never goes away unfortunately.

I worked on this problem with Mike Faupel at Alumilite. The first coat hardens so slick that the second coat does not adhere to the first. Dip a tongue depressor into Alumilite UV 4 inches deep, cure, then redip the tongue depressor in 3 inches deep and cure. Take an exacto knife and slide down the 4 inch part towards the 3 inch part and it will go in between the two and delaminate.

House of Colors, it's pricey but it's true chartreuse!

House of Colors has straight chartreuse

You will find it at www.wtp-inc.com

Check out Witch Tape. I think they have what your looking for in holographic tape.

Hey Mark, Just a side note, LED lights are highly recommended for use around UV cured resins. They don't emit uv light that causes Solarez or products like it to fire. My whole shop is lit with them for that reason.

Good work!

Hey Guys, Just got off the phone with Gary at Solarez. They have been very busy with the holidays. They are going to get the new product on the website asap. We talked about a name for it and I believe it is going to be Piranha Hide. The product is similar to their Duro Doming Resin except this is formulated to be triple cross linked which is where they get the flexibility. Gary has reservations that many may think that it is too expensive but if you figure the cost, hassle and waste involved with epoxy I think it will be a no brainer. I buy by the gallon so I don't know the quart pricing. I hope this helps!

Yes those are the same issues i had with it. I wish i could help you guys with the new product but nobody at Solarez will as much as return a call now. I don't understand the business model of doing that to your customers but it is what it is. I'm working on 2 other UV suppliers to try to get another product. I'll keep trying!

Well I pour in aluminum molds, whether silicone or aluminum keep your mold hot, helps get rid of bubbles and speeds cure. I like RC 3. It works good with micro balloons.

RC 3 and White will both hold screw eyes very well.

Dave pretty much sums it up, I have learned from day one. The guys on here are a great bunch. I thank you all, and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Doug and Kay.

I use 2 coats of solarez grain sealer uv, 2 coats of new solarez for build coat, paint, 2 coats new solarez for top coat. I dip every time.

Maybe this will help, Tackle Underground to Gary Fisher, please put the coating that you are sending Doug on your website so we can order it. Tired of epoxy!!!

I'm working harder than the owner to find out for you guys, can't get a return on calls.

Gary was supposed to have returned a call today but I guess he got busy. Maybe tomorrow?

Just dry the lure in a dehydrator to 0 percent moisture, weigh the lure, put all the wood sealer you want, hang it up in 70 percent humidity for 1 week and weigh again and you will find that sealers are only good for grain raise. The do not stop water!

I don't know but I'll call Gary tomorrow and get the name. I just got on his website and don't see anything new. Mine comes in an unmarked can with my name on the side of it in magic marker. He may not of had time to update his website.

Solarez gloss resin is tougher than the vinyl ester but yes it will crack on a short drop. The new stuff is as tough or tougher than Alumiuv.