Hi all,

I havent seen anything posted recently about the water based product that was talked about earlier. I think it was another product from Ralph O'Quinn? If memory serves correctly, then I recall having read on this forum that is was due for launch this past June. Does anyone have any news on this?

I suspect I am starting to develop some symptoms of intolerance to the compounds associated to two part finishes, so I am pretty keen to try something else to see if I can improve the way I feel the day after finishing a rod.

Thanks,
Armand

The owner of Trondak decided to hold back the release of the product (Aqua Shield) for the time being. That's all I can tell you.

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Tom,

Is there any idea of a proposed release date?

They had originally considered replacing PermaGloss with the Aqua Shield product, but ended up keeping PG in place. For how long I don't know. You could email Danny at Trondak and ask. He could give you a much better information than I can.


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I will certainly do so.

thank you very much!!

Tom

Thank you, Tom. Much appreciated.

Regards,
Armand

There are several water based clearcoats out there now. There are even automotive clearcoats but sorry, I don't have a name, but would be an easy search. Before I retired we were using waterbased paint on freight cars and the stuff was tough. Great gloss. Rustoleums' Varathane and Zinsser? brands have a waterbased spar varnish . Some are made for outside furniture and hardwood floors so I suppose that they're pretty tough as well as shiny. All claim non yellowing and low oder. Looks to be around $16 a quart. Don't know if this is what you're looking for or how it would work on rods...but I think I may try it. Comes in an aerosol too.