Solarez Shelf Life

SSDiver2112

SSDiver2112

Escott Cues
For anyone with Solarez experience, what kind of shelf life are you experiencing?

I plan to call them on Monday, but I would like to have some info before speaking to them if possible.
I bought a pint of Solarez directly from the company in June. I opened it and used it in August on a couple cues. It worked beautifully and I am very happy with it.

I sealed up the bottle and it has been in the back of a closet inside the house, away from any light. I opened it up to use on a new cue and it is hard as a rock.

I was under the impression it would last at least 2-3 years if not exposed.

Did I do something wrong, or did I get a bad bottle...?
 
I have never had that happen, only have had it get thicker if the small container wasn't sealed well. I pour into separate containers so it's easier to stir before use. The only thing I know that can make it cure like that is when mixed with MEKP. Call and ask for Gary, he would be the guy to help answer, and hopefully replace it.
 
Dave38 said:
I have never had that happen, only have had it get thicker if the small container wasn't sealed well. I pour into separate containers so it's easier to stir before use. The only thing I know that can make it cure like that is when mixed with MEKP. Call and ask for Gary, he would be the guy to help answer, and hopefully replace it.
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Thank you Dave,
Excellent customer service, Gary was very helpful. I have a new bottle on the way.

Scott
 
Great to hear. Did he offer any explanation as to how this may have happened?
 
Dave38 said:
Great to hear. Did he offer any explanation as to how this may have happened?
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He diplomatically did not fully confirm, but he did talk about a batch of bottles that allowed off gassing and curing could occur. Reflecting light off the bad bottles shows colors in the shine. Mine does have a purplish-blue color when it reflects light.
 
Dave38 said:
Great to hear. Did he offer any explanation as to how this may have happened?
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Received the new bottle of Solarez last night. Pretty quick service!

Here are the two bottles side by side so you can see the difference

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Solarez will turn milky with age if it has been opened... it still will cure but will look like a haze on black.......................
 
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