Does anyone know if there is a faster finish out there. A few years ago I saw a UV activated finish for repairs. I am looking for something to use for quick repairs to get the rod back in service.

Thanks,
Vic

There will be a company at the Expo unveiling a UV activated finish. To my knowledge the product itself has not yet been released. It will debut at the Expo.

RodMaker Magazine reviewed a similar product about 10 or 11 years ago. It required a light cabinet and while it worked very well, the finish was extremely brittle and more than a little brown.

The Diamondite product was heat activated and cured in about an hour or hour and a half. Not sure if they are still up and running or not, however.

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Thanks Tom, now I have another reason to go to the expo.

The light cabinet rings a bell. I didn't realize it had been that long ago.

I will check into Diamondite.

You can buy a variety of UV devices now that are quite compact. some of them are no bigger than a pen or pencil, and are quite powerful. The uv stuff is interesting, particularly since it can cure in about 15 seconds when exposed to the light.

There is an idea for you Bill.
Pat

If you have a friend (or a client) who is a dentist, they have been using materials that are hard, durable and cured by uv light for over 20 years.
You might be able do do some after-hours experimentation...

Typically the problem you run into is that the UV curable resins are very rigid. Most do not have the "Flex" to work on a rod. They may be able to be modified, but I'm not sure on that one yet.