Solarez

[mark poulson]

I have been using the Solarez dual-cure polyester resin that cures in three minutes under a UV light.

They also offer a vinyl ester epoxy gloss resin that cures in five minutes under a UV light.

Has anyone used it yet, and, if so, what has been your experience? 

[hazmail]

Pretty hard to get a reply Mark??    But they are never short of a question !!!!

 

I have never used the polyester, I went straight to Solarez "Zerovoc" epoxy about 18 months ago, its pretty thick when cold but when heated and you get it on and it levels out (on a wheel) the finish is brilliant,,, problem is this nice glass finish stays tacky on the surface for ages--- so in short, I gave up on it and now it's in storage waiting for another idea or process.

I see they now sell an epoxy finishing resin (top coat) but I think it cures to ''satin OR maybe matte''.

All variants are still a bit hard to find here, I think there is a  SH-T fight between the importers / agents.

Pete

Edited September 2, 2016 by hazmail

[mark poulson]

Pete,

I don't think many TU members use Solarez, but it was worth a shot.

I find their website confusing.

I've sent them an email to clear up whether the vinyl ester epoxy resin, which is described as matte, but which has gloss on the bottle label, is, in fact, gloss, and whether it is UV cured.

http://solarez.com/products/vinyl-ester-epoxy-gloss-resin-with-nano-quartz/

I'll post their reply.

All I want is their product in a finish that isn't dull looking over darker colors.

Mark

[hazmail]

I see what you mean about  gloss/ matte on the label Mark-- I'm thinking they may sand it after coating a surf board, as matte seems to be trendy these days. If we could get this to finish with the gloss of ''Zerovoc'' but without the tackiness it would be ideal here-- Like you in CA, we have plenty of sun, and how much time would it save .

Keep me posted.

Pete

[mark poulson]

I'll post their reply if/when I get it.

[BobP]

I've only tried the "Gloss Dual Cure Polyester Resin" and though it cured hard and slick I didn't like the matte finish or the white blush caused by the wax flakes it uses to "suffocate" the surface of the finish so that it will not be tacky. And I completely agree with you Mark that the site is pretty confusing about which Solarez product is best to use for our application on crankbaits. That white blush is probably unnoticeable on a surf board but it can really stand out on a small crankbait, especially over a dark paint. I do like using it as a fast waterproof undercoating on wood baits, but since you build with PVC trim board, that's a moot point.

[mark poulson]

Bob, I find that if I heat the dual cure resin in a tub of hot water before I dip my cranks in it, the blush is almost gone when I cure it.  I think it makes the resin runny enough to let the wax dissipate, or maybe heating it, and sloshing it around a little before I open the dipping jug causes the wax to thin out, too.  Either way, it makes the resin much clearer.

I'd love to get their crystal clear gloss resin, if it is truly clear and glossy.  But I'm not going to buy it before Solarez assures me it will be both clear and glossy.

[Eyectcher]

Hey guys I have never used this product but I have used similar so when I knew I would be useing it I run my dehumidifier in my paint room I almost always run it in there and what I do is if you take the product you are useing and put it on the back of the dehumidifier the air coming out is not hot but a good warm temp I do that with freshly painted baits and with epoxys I hope this may help someone thank you guys

[Chuck Young]

I love the idea of dual cure resin. To the best of my knowledge most uv resins have a tack to them that can be washed off with some solvent. A few profess to cure bone dry.

http://solarez.com/products/low-voc-dual-cure-polyester-resin/

Edited September 6, 2016 by Chuck Young