No cleaning spray equipment, no instantly clogged booth filters either.

Is this because the filler and base coat don't set up at all without the UV?

Just wondering what sort of investment you're looking at - didn't dsee anything on the website.

Since this curing technology has become popular for use in beauty salons (nail techs) -- the LED lights of the proper frequency are now readily available -- 50,000 hour life! which is much better than the CFL tubes. I am pretty happy with Zpoxy but the ultra fast dry of the UV cure filler is very intriguing -- I just may try and make a curing unit -- $2000 is out of the question for our shop since I only build for family these days.

No, I didn't go see Brother Cloephus.....

But I Have seen the light, The UV light! I have just finished setting up my new UV finish curing system. We are currently only using it for pore fill and base coat but I will be trying out some of the topcoats in another month or so.

There is a definite learning curve, this stuff is different from anything else I ever used and I've used it all from pumice & shellac and shellac to spayable polyesters. Should have made this leap years ago..... Completely green technology ( at least on my end...), no fumes, VOC's or HAP's. No cleaning spray equipment, no instantly clogged booth filters either. And efficient? My, yes! A quart of filler will do at least 50 guitars by the looks of it!

I doubt the lights they use at the nail salons are powerful enough to cure these materials.... This light is industrial. Throws a light much like an arc welder.

" uv cure finish can be a tone killer"

Sounds like something that might said by those that can't afford the technology --- Negative Marketing

I know of a couple of people selling their UV lamps. Contact me for more info.

Brian,

Have you tried pore filling wenge or paduak yet? Ive read that deeper pores can be problem due to the light not penetrating deep enough. I've also heard that uv cure finish can be a tone killer. I look forward to hearing more over the coming months.

Thanks for sharing, Michael

No, I didn't go see Brother Cloephus.....

But I Have seen the light, The UV light! I have just finished setting up my new UV finish curing system. We are currently only using it for pore fill and base coat but I will be trying out some of the topcoats in another month or so.

There is a definite learning curve, this stuff is different from anything else I ever used and I've used it all from pumice & shellac and shellac to spayable polyesters. Should have made this leap years ago..... Completely green technology ( at least on my end...), no fumes, VOC's or HAP's. No cleaning spray equipment, no instantly clogged booth filters either. And efficient? My, yes! A quart of filler will do at least 50 guitars by the looks of it!

Brian,

I understand one is encouraged not to expose the filler to an ignition source. What safety gear are you using before cooking, and once cooked is the filler now benign with no offgassing?

Thanks,

Michael