UV Curable Guitar Finish

[Zerberus]

Re: UV Curable Guitar Finish

...then an oil-based finish can't be beat (but can't be dyed/colored either).

Actually, it can be done, but you have to select your stain / dye very carefully to avoid bleeding and washing out. It´s a bit of a trial and error process, water based stains /dyes generally work best. But I wouln´t necessarilly do it wanting a really thin oil finish, this is one of those situations where I`d definitely recommend building up more oil to get at least a semi-gloss finish so that you dont wind up staining your forearm in the long run. But they you get to the point where the thickneds is starting to near poly /nitro finishes... doing it just right is a bit like trying to walk on the edge of a knife.

 

[Evan Skopp]

Re: UV Curable Guitar Finish

Here at NAMM, amongst luthiers with spray booths, I've had more interest in my UV product line than any of my others. I think there's a real need for this.

 

[Evan Skopp]

Re: UV Curable Guitar Finish

Update from NAMM: I sold one hand-held system and I have a bunch of great prospects for guitar cabinets. The company I'm repping just put out this press release. I'm psyched.

 

[verbotenco]

Re: UV Curable Guitar Finish

Sounds like a subliminal advertising.

 

[CookSDR]

Re: UV Curable Guitar Finish

While my experience is limited to the "basement workshop environment" it looks like a decent product that would speed production, geared towards smaller guitar shops that can't afford the higher end curing facility. If your a small shop looking crank higher volume faster, I would say that would work. Although the You Tube video link did not have audio to it.

I'll play devil's advocate with what my questions would be as a potential buyer of this product starting out, in no order:

1.) How long does it take to do the process and have a finished guitar?
2.) Why can't I just buy the UV light and use other finishes?
3.) Does this make me bound to their finishing products?
4.) Would it work with other finish types if I don't like theirs?
5.) What aspects make it Green Technology?
6.) Could my shop receive tax credits for using Green Products?
7.) Do I need the spray gun/compressor to properly use this product correctly? (would I need to buy additional equipment to make this product work.)
8.) How long has this product been tested before going to market?
9.) Do I need a ventilation unit?
10.) Is it safe for home based guitar shops?

Just some stuff to I would ask if it were me.