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  1. Bob, Please excuse my delayed reply. For some reason, the notifications on this thread were going into my junk email folder! Please see the answers to your questions below. 1. Yes, it is an amine-based epoxy system designed for use as an EXTERIOR COATING. Very important distinction because most of the epoxies I see guys using are designed as ADHESIVES. There is a huge difference in chemistry and performance properties between the two. We can get into this later if anyone has questions about it. It's not an adhesive (although it can work for that), it's not a casting resin (bar top/table top coating i.e Envirotex), it is an exterior grade epoxy "paint" for lack of a better word that contains UV inhibitors to prolong the clarity and structural integrity of the coating. 2. It is a 2:1 mix ratio that had to be designed this way in order for the viscosity and cure cycle to be what I wanted. I was adamant about supplying a resin where microbubbles were simply not an issue, and the user had maximum control over film thickness. I do supply silicon free syringes with the product to ensure accurate measuring. We do NOT recommend the use of a scale to measure epoxy and here is why. Most off the shelf systems are designed to be measured by volume, rarely ever is the weight ratio the same as the volume ratio. For example, one of the resins I sell for the custom knifemaking industry are 1:1 by volume, but 1: .92 by weight. If you don't know the weight ratio you're doing yourself way more harm than good by trying to be more accurate with a scale. I run into this all the time with folks making it much harder than it needs to be. 3. Our product is SOLVENT FREE. My formulator uses what are called "reactive diluents" that actually become part of the cured coating, rather than flashing out of the resin itself (like Acetone, DNA, Xylene etc...). Its totally solvent-free, not flammable or combustible, and can be shipped worldwide without issue. 4. At 70 degrees Fahrenheit, pot life is about 45 minutes, rotation time depends on the film thickness that you apply, but average rotation time is about 3-4 hours. A full useable cure is about 16 hours. Having said that ALL of this can be sped up with the application of mild heat. Epoxies cure through an exothermic reaction, so the more heat you add the quicker the crosslinking will occur. A heated drying box at 90 degrees will cut the cure time down by about 30-40%...Epoxies LOVE gentle heat. 5. Right now I package it in 3oz. 6oz. and 12oz. kits but we can package it in much larger sizes up to gallon if necessary. Price: 3oz---$10.00 6oz.---$15.00 12oz.---$25.00 6. One thing you didn't ask about, but that I feel compelled to address is shelf life. My resin really has no appreciable shelf life if stored at room temperature (70 degrees +/- a few degrees. I have bottles of ThreadMaster rod finish from when I still owned that company 10 years ago that work perfectly. The hardener has discolored a bit, but other than that, functionally its fine. 7. I do have a Distributor that has signed on board. The company is called Unicoi Outfitters in Georgia. www.unicoioutfitters.com 706-878-3083. I've also had a few conversations with Andrew at Anglers Workshop/Lurepartsonline, and Matt at Barlow's Tackle, so hopefully they will be picking it up soon as well. If you guys have any recommendations for further distribution channels, please let me know, or have them contact me. If you or any of the members here have further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out, as I am happy to help. Best Regards, Andy Dear Axis Outdoor Products 210-845-7456 andy@lurecoatings.com
  2. Hey guys, I am the developer of ClearSHield HD, the new finish Jim is referring to. I'm happy to answer any questions regarding the product, but I don't want to do so without the blessing of the owners of the board. I sent an email or two a few weeks ago about a board sponsorship, but never received a response. Looking forward to getting to know you guys, Best Regards, Andy Dear Axis Outdoor Company
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