I do believe I said "IF it's gassing?"
White dots in the epoxy finish
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SSDiver2112
Escott Cues
No problem. No offense, just clarifying.
I use a super slow UV resistant surfboard epoxy, it flows out and the only issues I have are bits of dust. I need better dust collection. I sand it out and then super glue. Its super durable, I have one drunken knucklehead customer that manages to ding up his cue while shooting lights out (Waco Kid) but all other cues seem to hold up beautifully.
SSDiver2112
Escott Cues
Pretty sure I got the epoxy figured out. I was waiting until I did the second cue to see if I didn’t just get lucky on the first. I’ll post in more detail soon. Still having the issue with the Solarez but after speaking with the company I will try again.
I’ve watched videos of cuemakers just slapping it on and it came out fine. Skill, experience, magic, I don’t know.
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SSDiver2112
Escott Cues
So far so good on the epoxy. I have done three cues with great results. Two of them are Ebony which really show the flaws.
I mix the epoxy and put the cup in the vacuum jar. This is on a candle warmer to warm the epoxy as I apply the vacuum for about 5 minutes. Then I apply it normally, smooth it out and hit it with the heat gun.
I will update with my Solarez results soon.
I mix the epoxy and put the cup in the vacuum jar. This is on a candle warmer to warm the epoxy as I apply the vacuum for about 5 minutes. Then I apply it normally, smooth it out and hit it with the heat gun.
I will update with my Solarez results soon.
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I had a very similar issue with polycrylic trying to add a layer of UV protection on certain woods. I would apply it and about 20 minutes later these tiny white dots would appears. I believe it has something to do with the humidity in the air as it was raining outside that day.
I've used it on dry days without issue, but it still caught me off guard since my process is always the same. This probably adds zero value to your issue but I thought it was worth mentioning.
I've used it on dry days without issue, but it still caught me off guard since my process is always the same. This probably adds zero value to your issue but I thought it was worth mentioning.
SSDiver2112
Escott Cues
Almost forgot I promised an update.
After speaking with Solarez, they recommended I use their air release drops in addition to the same steps I used on the epoxy. Just one or two drops mixed in with the Solarez is all it takes. I had a small issue with the Ebony cue I was working on but not as bad as previously. This cue I sanded back and started fresh, and everything went nice and smooth. I think it came out great and restored my confidence a bit.
After speaking with Solarez, they recommended I use their air release drops in addition to the same steps I used on the epoxy. Just one or two drops mixed in with the Solarez is all it takes. I had a small issue with the Ebony cue I was working on but not as bad as previously. This cue I sanded back and started fresh, and everything went nice and smooth. I think it came out great and restored my confidence a bit.
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What brand of epoxy did you add the Solarez Air release drops to?
SSDiver2112
Escott Cues
The epoxy is Max, but I added it to the Solarez not the epoxy.
SSDiver2112
Escott Cues
My bad, I had a typo in that post! I fixed it.
Hard Knock Cues
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I was a bit confused then, can the air release be use with epoxy or just the solarez finish ?
SSDiver2112
Escott Cues
I wondered that myself. I have not tried. I may call Solarez to get their opinion or just do some experimenting.
Hard Knock Cues
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Would be nice if it does work with epoxy, let us know and thanks