Have a pile of baits that I am refurbishing and need to repaint. Devcon is what I used to use but wanted to give the UV stuff a try. These are my own baits and honestly I don't mind a matte finish at all.
I ordered a UV lamp and a out to order the Solarez. Anyone have any tips etc on using it. I imagine I am just gonna brush it on with a brush and not spray it through airbrush.
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I am more interested in the Solarez. ThanksOriginally Posted by 21XDC
Any reason you prefer Solarez over another type UV finish, such as Alumilite? Just curious, as I refinish baits, and Alumilite works great if applied correctly, which is pretty simple. It is a gloss finish, but I think if you don’t care if it’s matte, I get it, everything kinda looks gloss when wet��. I don’t have a financial interest, it’s just what I use. I’m sure you know, there are many options available, but none are perfect, IMO. I started using Solarez, but didn’t care for it, but I’m sure they have made new products and improvements since I used it many years prior.
FYI. I did consider the clear in the link, but my input from others is that it requires multiple coats to get good coverage, and it’s recommended to use a quality respirator. I have used it dipping from a quart container, and if everything goes correctly, it’s a beautiful finish. However, there are storage issues, and a tendency to get bubbles in the finish if not done just right. It also has some potent fumes. It’s a good way to do multiple lures, but there is a chance of a “bubble issue”, which detracts from the job. If it’s just you using them, that might not bother you. I have no idea if the bubbles affect the durability.
Best of luck.
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Ron
Last edited by Ron H 520; 07-15-2022 at 11:25 AM.
I have no opinion of Solarez to say if I prefer it or not. I just want to give it a try.
Sounds good. I’m sure they have improved it for the use you described. It was strong when cured, just didn’t fit my finishing needs. Been a while back though. Best of luck hope you don’t get addicted like I have.
He's long past that stage....Best of luck hope you don’t get addicted like I have
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True. Between all the soft plastics molds and equipment, 3-4 airbrushes and everything needed plus lead pouring mold, jig skirt material and components to make most any type of spinnerbait, jig or buzzbait I think I might have a problem. If I can't make it I bet I know someone else that probably can.....He's long past that stage....
Gets out of hand quick. I went the lead pouring route for a while, I used a mold my dad had way back in the day, just to say I did it, and have some like he threw, it was designed for hair jigs. One of his hair jigs is what I caught my first bass over 5 when I was about 8 or 9 Y/O. Also went through powder coating, quit that after a while.True. Between all the soft plastics molds and equipment, 3-4 airbrushes and everything needed plus lead pouring mold, jig skirt material and components to make most any type of spinnerbait, jig or buzzbait I think I might have a problem. If I can't make it I bet I know someone else that probably can.....
Solarez used to be a popular option as a build coat on balsa baits but I don’t know of anyone that uses it anymore. I tried it a few times and don’t care for it that much. I never talked to anyone that liked it as a top coat. Most guys are still using some form of epoxy but I don’t like the mess and dealing with a turner if I don’t have to. Spraying is the way to go but quality clear is $$$ and requires a good paint booth.
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