by dahlberg » Fri Dec 30, 2016 6:45 am
The search for the perfect, easy to obtain, inexpensive UV light remains an active issue with me. I've had pretty good success with a set up consisting of a pair of double bulb four foot 40W UV bulbs I bought at Menards set up horizontally facing each other about 8 inches apart. A light coat on a rod wrap takes around a half hour.
I've got a couple other lights that are supposed to be 365 wavelength but are lower wattage, like 5W. They work ok and take 15 minutes or so if I position them as close as possible.
I'd suggest giving the lights you have a try, and as I said, position the work as close as possible to them.
I've also had great success putting a finished piece out doors in the sun! Another really good method that prevents dripping and accelerates curing time is to suspend the piece in water inside a clear container and put the light source against the sides of the container!
Let us know how it works out. Ive been using it for a couple of years now and rarely used mixed clear coat any more. Been using the same brush for over a year without ever cleaning it!
good luck, happy new year!
L
Larry Dahlberg
The Hunt For Big Fish