SOLAREZ Artisan

It does have a smell, but it's far less then any other wood finishes I've tried. It's also the only finish that hasn't cause problems with allergies or asthma for anyone in the family, so that is a big plus. I have found it's easier to get even layers when rubbing on the finish instead of brushing it on. It does cure in sunlight in a matter of minutes on a sunny day. I'm in Colorado and I understand it's most likely faster at high altitude then it would be at sea level.

I restored my 1980 Hamer Sunburst with ICBINL. I tried several thinner coats but couldn't get a good level sand without going through. So, I changed strategy and went with two thick layers with "regular" sanding in between. Then, a "not quite" level sand, a third thick layer, and proper level and finish sand. I tried to optimize the self-leveling feature by letting it sit for 30 minutes after application and before exposing it to sunlight. The photo shows after 3 buffings with Meguiar's Mirror Glaze M10508 Ultra-Cut Compound and 2 buffings with Meguiar's M20508 Mirror Glaze Ultra Finishing Polish. I think this would have become extremely mirror-like if I had spent more time on wet sanding. This is definitely a great product if you are looking for a water-based finish that doesn't need to be sprayed. You need to set the correct expectation on what sanding is required based on your desired outcome.

Perhaps it is some fancy wordsmithing, but to me this product is listed as to imply it is odorless. It is FAR from odorless, it will absolutely knock you out. I highly suggest using this with a mask on and in a well ventilated (dark) area. NOTE: I've only been able to use it once due to the sun has now been dulled with constant clouds. However, outside of the smell this product worked very nicely for me. I applied it to some open pore wood for a guitar test. I applied this in my bathroom as it has no windows so there is no chance for it to cure on me, ventilated fan was on but it did not really help that much. Once applied I gave it 30 minutes to level itself out. I then brought it outside and gave it 8 minutes in direct sunlight. It was only 50 degrees but very, very sunny. It perhaps did not need that long but I wanted to make sure as it was my first time using it. It cured it very well. I lightly sanded the surface. This stuff powders up super nicely and the surface felt like ultra smooth glass. I look forward to using this again once the sun comes back out. Just be safe using it, wear a good mask AND be in a ventilated area. Side Note: this was shipped to me in a bag, which looked like the product spilled out because it was a mess. The bottle had no holes so nothing leaked out but in cleaning the bottle up the product wiped off all the label so I couldn't read the instructions anymore (listed on their website though). Nothing bad, but cleaning it up was annoying.

There is not a lot of product here (small tubes), but it seems to work great. I've now tried each of the small tubes and all of them had a very small amount of tack when fully cured in the sun. The 2 hard resin tubes (thick and thin) each dried hard while the flex resin was indeed flexible. These have about the same properties as many of the other resins on the market at about the same price, however, I would say that it dries with less tack than the others (I've tried 3 other products). Also, although the quantity looks small in these tubes, I've been using them for about a year and still have some left in each tube. I tie a lot of flies too. Update 12.19.18: Since I've seen several negative reviews here, I'd like to reiterate that for me this stuff works as good as and maybe even better than all the other UV resins I've tried. The flimsy plastic tops on 2 of the tubes split on me, but I just put the entire tube out in the sun and the tops were auto sealed by the leaking resin. Still have about 1/4 left in each tube.

I use this sparingly in a few patterns I like to tie. It’s a good amount and comes in 3 varieties enough to experiment with. It is effective and easy to use above all. For my own purposes this is a perfect amount that will last me a long time. Note I am a hobbyist/enthusiastic amateur, by no means a professional, I only use this for own purposes. The amount may be inadequate for other purposes, none the less a great product.

This picture is with only two super thin coats. This is the best new product I have ever used. These company's claim the world with there products that don't come close to there claims. SOLAREZ is the real deal. I live in Seattle so curing this product under direct sunlight is a feet in itself, but this stuff cured even under cloudy skies it took 10 min longer . But what a finish. I cant wait to put on the next 5 coats. Never had a product that I actually get exited to use. And thinking new ways to use it.. you should have called it "Never use Lacquer again" Thanks Solarez !!!....Brian Mayberry

I have mainly used the thin material but really like the viscosity and cure time. Although the tubes are small, the tubes work well to dispense and they last quite a while. One thing I noted when receiving the product is that it was shipped in a plastic bag vs a clamshell type package. Because of this, the foil like tubes were compressed a little causing the material to spew out a bit when opened. Happy with the purchase though!

Easy to work with. When you have it how you like put it in the sun and it sets fast

Immer wieder ein must-have bei jedem Surftrip! Super Reperatur-kit!!

Bom

Worked great on a guitar body

Kit di 3 tubetti da 5gr cadauno di colla uv, rispettivamente per spessori ridotti, per spessori più importanti e flessibile. Una delle migliori colle mai provate, molto viscosa, usata per costruire mosche (thin), teste piombate (thick) e per riparare i fori nei cosciali (Flex). La colla esposta alla luce di una vera lampadina/led uv (nel mio caso con lunghezza d'onda di 365nm) catalizza in appena 1 secondo, anche spessori importanti, diventando dura come una roccia. Non posso che dirmi pienamente soddisfatto, eccezion fatta per il tubetto in se, che non consente un dosaggio preciso, consiglio di utilizzare uno stuzzicadenti/spillo per applicare con precisione la porzione di collante desiderata.