SOLAREZ I Can’t Believe It’s Not Lacquer ~ Grain Sealer (Pint) ~ No Odor, No Waiting - Cures 3-5 Minutes!, Eco-Friendly Zero VOC's, Perfect Sanding & No Dangerous Fumes!

i build guitars (Singtall guitars) and use this stuff to seal the wood before clear or paint. it used to be a third of the current cost. it's good for quick drying on a sunny day. you can seal and sand several times in a few minutes and be on with the rest of the work, so it's good in that sense. it does not dry flat, you have to sand it flat. it only dries with sunlight, so it doesn't get dry deep in the pores. hasn't caused any issues since i use several thin coats and my first coat also includes some fine glass beads to help fill in the deep pores. sometimes i will use epoxy first on deep pores if i have the time.

Awesome product. What I really like is that you can control the "sheen" depending on how many coats you add and how you sand/finish the topcoat. If I had one thing to notice is that, if you do not need the product in a hurry, perhaps it is better if you order directly from the manufacturer. Why? PRICE! the same Pint (16oz) is about $15 cheaper if you order directly from Solarez. Of course, you have to factor shipping cost considering the amazon "prime" shipping. But still for the $$ you save ordering directly from Solarez, it seems you can purchase more product for the money.Notwithstanding, it same plenty of time when you consider using this product against the typical process of using grain sealers, then fillers, then top coats, etc., etc. If the finish proves to be durable, I am not sure I will go back to my previous methods of finishing wood. :))

It lays down real good with a soft brushI finished a guitar body with SOLAREZ aCame out nice.You have to know what light to use it in.Save the uv light until it’s finished

Fantastic product. Used for pore fill on a mahogany electric guitar. Worked great in the Florida sun. Cured in 2 minutes flat.

I bought this to test sealing and filling guitar bodies.The test was on a worst case scenario - a plywood body.The jug says "Grain Sealer Filler", I think the "filler" wasn't added to the contents inside of the jug.PROS:In good direct sunlight, it cures fast, as it should.Low odor (it is not odor free, smelling like a weak epoxy).Reasonably easy to use.Reasonably easy to clean up.Sands easily - a big plus!It's not lacquer ( I see that as a plus ).A little goes a long way, but each coat is VERY thin.CONS:Price.Somewhat messy.Some odor.Minimal "filling" ability.Runs easily, which can be a hardened mess.I don't know if this product is compatible with 3M Micro balloons. If so, filling characteristics may be greatly enhanced. That will be future test, if the balloons are compatible with this UV resin.Overall, I was pleased by the process, even though it wasn't all I expected.The instructions list 3 coats, and I think that must be a minimum suggested application number. My testing went well, and while I'll use the remainder of the product on other projects, I don't think it is the filler that I'm looking for in the long run.

Used it for a scroll saw project before painting. Applied 4 coats as directed. It really does do an excellent job makes the wood, glass smooth paint looks great on it. It is pricey in my opinion but very little is needed after the 1st coat

It was a fast drying clumpy mess. the interaction between my husband and I was fit for a sitcom. Ended up sanding it off and buying epoxy. Yikes

This is a little tricky to get used to, but sets very quick and very hard surface. Excellent product, but does have some smell.

I love this stuff. Does exactly what it says it will do.

The Solarez Grain filler Not drying after 12 Hours, this is not what the instructions say.It has ruined my work and will have to strip material back and start all over again. Very dissappointed and request a refund please.

This product does exactly what it says on the tin. Very fast cure time with no slime. I am able to sand with no problems. I recommend a UV/black light of at least 20W power which I use to great effect.The only issue I have is that this stuff may not have any VOCs, but it stinks.