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Review on Get A Glossy And Durable Finish With SOLAREZ UV Cure Polyester Gloss Resin - Ideal For Woodworking, Pool Cues, Guitar Making And More! by Aaron Masek

Revainrating 3 out of 5

No I wouldn't recommend

I have my suspicions that this is simply re-branded Silmar surfboard resin that can be had in quantities elsewhere for a lot less money. I've been using Italian Polyesters (separate accelerator and peroxide catalyst) for 20 years now on classic car dashboard woodwork, and let me just say, this surfboard resin is not the stuff to use for that purpose. It seems good for small turned items or repairs, and just maybe for novice guitar finishing, but there is no comparison with the high quality Italian products. I'm editing this review as I've since experimented spraying the product, but the wax additive gets trapped in the finish if not careful, and you can't build coats wet on wet. Brushing thin coats on the other hand, seems the preferable way, and as mentioned might be ideal for woodturners and certain projects.

Pros
  • Great product, be careful how much you apply because it requires a lot of sanding. Thin even coats.
Cons
  • Cures with UV like it says, is hard but not clear, can not use it for coating lures