I am having a helluvatime with solvent pop. I have tried adjusting everything from fluid to air pressure to speed of stroke to distance from the cue. I am using some PPG Omni that I have had around for a very long time. I am wondering if it or the activator has just gotten too old. The guy at the auto body supply is recommending a clear coat he carries that mixes one to one which would be a lot easier mixing. He says it is the most user friendly (I hate that term) product he has ever used. Says I will be amazed at how much less trouble I will have. He priced it at $48 for a quart of clear and a quart of activator which gives you a sprayable half gallon. The product is Southern Urethane Universal clear coat. www.southernpolyurethanes.com. I was wondering if anyone here has used it.
Finishing woes
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The solid has very good shelf life but not the hardner. Once opened the clock is ticking.
oldnovice said:
Once you open the hardner you have about a week to use it. Two if you keep it in the fridge. Buy the smallest cans of hardner that you can.
oldnovice said:
Most automotive suff is available by the pint.
I purchase my hardner by the 1/2 pint.
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Arnot Wadsworth
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Finish Problems
I understand your problem. We are in the process of perfecting an Ultra-Violet Catalized Epoxy Finish that seems to be the answer to all my finish problems. I am happy with a finish for the first time since I started building cues. I recommend making the change as soon as you can afford to do so. You and your customers will be happy. I wish I had changed a couple of years ago.
oldnovice said:
I understand your problem. We are in the process of perfecting an Ultra-Violet Catalized Epoxy Finish that seems to be the answer to all my finish problems. I am happy with a finish for the first time since I started building cues. I recommend making the change as soon as you can afford to do so. You and your customers will be happy. I wish I had changed a couple of years ago.
Arnot, how much do the lamps on your UV setup cost?
If I might ask.
If I might ask.
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Arnot Wadsworth
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UV Catalized Epoxy Finish
The bulbs cost bout $250.00 each. The complete system cost the better part of $2000.00, but I am not done yet!
. I still need to buy a replacement bulb in case the one I have in the UV Lamp goes bad. UPS comes every day with at least $200.00 worth of stuff and it will continue all my life plus 200 years.
JoeyInCali said:
The bulbs cost bout $250.00 each. The complete system cost the better part of $2000.00, but I am not done yet!
. I still need to buy a replacement bulb in case the one I have in the UV Lamp goes bad. UPS comes every day with at least $200.00 worth of stuff and it will continue all my life plus 200 years.
That wouldn't be too bad if two or three makers split the cost.Arnot Wadsworth said:The bulbs cost bout $250.00 each. The complete system cost the better part of $2000.00, but I am not done yet!
I just stopped by and talked to the guy at the auto body supply. He does custom paint jobs on motorcycles. He says that the hardner for the Southern Urethane holds up really good after being opened. Says he has never had any go bad. He said after opening he puts the can in a ziplock freezer bag. I think I'll probably try that product next. If it is as good as he says, I will let you guys know.
oldnovice said:
Arnot Wadsworth said:
Oh yes - sounds just like my life. And I have gotten to know the ups drivers -names, spouses names, kids problems, what kind of pet they have - when you see them everyday they are part of your life - just wish they would buy a cue or two.
Jack Madden
www.johnmaddencues.com