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SOLAREZ · Fly Tying Materials

SOLAREZ Fly Tie Thin Hard Formula, Gel, 2 oz

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Quick take

A 2 oz thin hard UV epoxy for applying shellac-like clear coats to finished flies.

Solarez Thin Hard is a runny UV-cure fly tying resin that levels out into a thin, shellac-like clear coat. It hardens in seconds under UV light or sunlight, so heads, bodies and wings are finished at the vise. The thin consistency suits small flies where thick resin would sag or run, and it comes in a 2 oz bottle.

Best for

  • Sealing thread wraps on saltwater flies
  • Building heads and bodies on streamer patterns
  • Fly tiers who want instant curing

Skip if

  • You tie traditional dry flies with minimal head cement
  • You lack a UV light source

Strengths

  • UV cures in seconds versus overnight drying
  • Thin viscosity applies easily without drips
  • Clear finish does not yellow or discolor over time

Trade-offs

  • Requires UV light purchase to cure properly
  • Urethane can be toxic; work in ventilation

Fishing fit

Techniques
  • Fly fishing
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typefly tying epoxy
Volume2 oz
ViscosityApproximately 30 wt motor oil
OdorLow odor

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