McFlyLures 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2016 UV Curing resins are the way of the future for fly tying epoxy. They are much quicker and easier to use. No more mixing, no more trying to hurry before curing, and no more of those terrible drying wheels. These curing resins make epoxying so much easier. Just zap with a UV light, and its done. Solarez was actually the inventor of UV resin. They originally made it for surf boards, and have moved into products designed for fly tying, among many other applications. They currently have 4 formulas specialized for fly tying. The Thin Hard formula is great for penetrating thread wraps and fibers. Also great for applying eyes and thin coats over bodies. The Thick Hard formula is great for building bug bodies and when you need a thicker and slower formula. The Flex formula is really great for repairing waders, and building bodies that need to "flex" or bend without the formula cracking. I also use this for some knots to keep their strength and to smooth them out. The most recent formula they came out with is bone dry. This cures super hard, and very quickly. It also comes with a brush applicator and is great for use as head cement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavynets 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2016 Isn't this the original patent of 1980 and it's not held by Solarez, but by GE. http://www.google.com/patents/US4260719 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2016 I was under the impression a dentist invented UV resin ...but I have been known to be wrong lol And it was first used in the 60's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlaFly 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2016 Me too retro. I also think they invented "dremel" type tools. But what do we know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2016 Me too retro. I also think they invented "dremel" type tools. But what do we know? LMAO whoops !! This could get messy lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McFlyLures 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2016 I was under the impression a dentist invented UV resin ...but I have been known to be wrong lol And it was first used in the 60's All I know is that they used to use it for surf boards, and what I heard it was invented by them. Maybe I misunderstood though. It might have been first applicably used by them? Im not sure. You should ask them, they could tell ya. They are quite nice, I have spoken to them before regarding new formulas I was interested in getting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2016 Yes ..I have been using their product of late ...it's not bad ... But I use all sorts of UV resins lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McFlyLures 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2016 Yes ..I have been using their product of late ...it's not bad ... UV.jpg But I use all sorts of UV resins lol Yeah, its good stuff. There are some other quality products also, but you have to admit its a great price for a good product no? Loon tends to be so expensive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2016 The cheapest one in my pic is the Bug off and it's pretty good really 10.00 AUD I think from memory I paid 20.00 and that included a light lol Loon 20.00 aud in the packets but you get tips and brush on applicator , Roos two pack salt and fresh 29.00 aud , and solarez $45 aud are all reasonably dear here I use a laser pen now as it cooks my flies faster lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McFlyLures 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2016 The cheapest one in my pic is the Bug off and it's pretty good really 10.00 AUD I think from memory I paid 20.00 and that included a light lol Loon 20.00 aud in the packets but you get tips and brush on applicator , Roos two pack salt and fresh 29.00 aud , and solarez $45 aud are all reasonably dear here I use a laser pen now as it cooks my flies faster lol In the states a 2oz bottle of Solarez is $21... Loon is $19 for 0.5oz... Get a lot more in the solarez for basically the same price. Never heard of the other brand you mentioned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2016 As I thought supply and demand dictates pricing ....your population is far greater than ours so they'll sell more hence the price is marginally less ..however the loon seems to be a tad cheaper here for some strange reason. Solarez ...I agree you get good value for money . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Saarinen 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2016 I think teeth were invented before surfboards? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2016 LMAO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McFlyLures 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2016 As I thought supply and demand dictates pricing ....your population is far greater than ours so they'll sell more hence the price is marginally less ..however the loon seems to be a tad cheaper here for some strange reason. Solarez ...I agree you get good value for money . I guess thats what it is.. Supply and demand... Wow, good to know! Your in Australia right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimo 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2016 McFlyLures, Just curious. Are you sponsored and/or affiliated with Solarez? Kimo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
