ravenlures Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Has anyone used this new Alumalite UV on spinnerbaits Plus how well does Solarez hold up on the spinnerbaits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I haven't tried either since the UV clear from CSI works well and is easy to use and D2T is just tough and clear plus you can do quite a few spinnerbaits and it doesn't break the bank. I tried Solarez to seal the threads on my hair jigs and it is ok for that but I couldn't imagine using it for an entire head of anything over 1/16oz just because of the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Thanks smalljaw. I have been thinking of the CSI UV. Will we ever be happy with a top coat. One more question for someone is the Alumalite UV worm proof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Thanks smalljaw. I have been thinking of the CSI UV. Will we ever be happy with a top coat. One more question for someone is the Alumalite UV worm proof? I use the clear UV powder from CSI and then I go over with D2T as my clear coat. The Alumalite is worm proof and as far I know but they will answer if you email them any questions they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I have used Solarez for spinnerbait heads, and for almost everything else. If done correctly, it is glossy and you don't get that much of a waxy haze. I have used some sample Alumilite UV that I was given about a year ago, and it is glossy, super strong, super clear, best stuff I have ever used. The Alumilite UV sample I got was worm proof, did not yellow or get brittle after a summer in the sun, just good stuff. I have not had a chance to use the new production sample of the Alumilite UV, even though I got a bottle of it....... just can't seem to get my man cave put back together. Smalljaw, I think you got the Solarez that is for fly tying. That stuff is far too expensive for spinner baits, etc. The stuff we have been using is for coating and protecting surf boards ...... much cheaper, good stuff, but it has a wax that migrates to the surface and if you don't do it just right, it gives a dull and hazy look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I have used Solarez for spinnerbait heads, and for almost everything else. If done correctly, it is glossy and you don't get that much of a waxy haze. I have used some sample Alumilite UV that I was given about a year ago, and it is glossy, super strong, super clear, best stuff I have ever used. The Alumilite UV sample I got was worm proof, did not yellow or get brittle after a summer in the sun, just good stuff. I have not had a chance to use the new production sample of the Alumilite UV, even though I got a bottle of it....... just can't seem to get my man cave put back together. Smalljaw, I think you got the Solarez that is for fly tying. That stuff is far too expensive for spinner baits, etc. The stuff we have been using is for coating and protecting surf boards ...... much cheaper, good stuff, but it has a wax that migrates to the surface and if you don't do it just right, it gives a dull and hazy look. You are correct, I knew about the wax in the surfboard stuff so never even thought of using it, but the stuff for fly tying is good but to coat a spinnerbait head, especially 1 that is 1/2oz or larger just wouldn't be worth the cost. Thanks for letting me know that you use the other Solarez product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
