Clean Armor: The Future of Wood Finish

[@cleanarmor]

Great video! Thank you for the opportunity to share our technology.

[@RickMatthewsWFU]

Five stars for Clean Armor Wood 705 interior/exterior finish. This product is ideal for my intended purpose: conveniently refreshing the finish on oak floors that have had 25 years of wear. These floors were well overdue. These floors were initially finished with oil-based polyurethane in 1985 when my home was built. I added another coat in 1998 to address wear and scratches. Twenty-five years later, the floors are at risk of wearing through the finish and stain, down to the bare wood, and that would mean a lot more work to refinish than just a new top coat. However, I was not eager to use either water-based or oil-based polyurethane for a new treatment. It takes either a long time to reach scratch-resistant, the fumes of oil-based polyurethane are no fun, and it is hard to complete each successive pass the length of the room before the previous pass became tacky. So I was pleased to see this product that cures to full strength in only two minutes. I can rearrange the furniture and apply the finish a section at a time, without fumes and only minimally disrupting our use of the space. I have the 100 watt Covu UVA lamp that I use for curing. I suspend it from an 8-foot board four feet off the floor, supported by two step ladders. This gives a rectangle of illumination of approximately 5 feet by 5 feet. I applied the product with a sheepskin mop. When I first started, I discovered that a light coat leaves brush marks where the coat I am applying overlaps the previously cured, so be generous in how much you are applying and give time to self-level.

[@snydercustomwoodwork]

Thanks for putting this out, been looking for a new finish and this checks a lot of boxes for me. Can’t wait to try this out 💯

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Stay tuned for the video where we test it

[@josiahutah3712]

@@TNTINDUSTRIESLLCdo you know how it yellows in time as compared to oil based finishes?

[@Dheeidjdndbd]

Always improving and adding value for customers. That’s awesome. So cool the info you got form the creator as well

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

🔥🔥🔥

[@thesplinterfactory6698]

I'm sold!!!!!

[@Matt34677]

You about have to sell yourself to afford a gallon of this and their uv light.

[@coppulor6500]

@@Matt34677 you don't need their light as shlong as you have access to the sun.

[@jimrosson6702]

Wow I want to try that stuff

[@dr.peterrecktenwald2295]

This is exactly what I’m looking for. I just tried another product and was very disappointed.

[@brandonwoodworkersclub4097]

Wow !! I want to see that in person. You may have to do another demo for the club! Happy Thanksgiving to you guys and your families. (Mark)

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Happy thanks giving brother! We would be happy to do another demo. Just let us know when you need us

[@brandonwoodworkersclub4097]

@@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC Sounds great. We'll talk later. Thanks

[@hopeforamerica1714]

Fantastic! Has anyone compared it to the top ceramic finishes such as the N3 Nano ?

[@MarkThomas123]

What other Products were used on the two blocks to finish them? (Matt and High Gloss: Was the only difference in finish, in the Application technique/tools?) Was there a Top Coat applied to the 710 Sealer for New Wood? Like the 757 Table Top Finish? or 705 Exterior Clear Coat? At $500/gallon, did you just use the Sealer only, or did using a second product not get into the video somehow?

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Now a days I like to only use 757 topcoat.

[@hopeforamerica1714]

@@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC Right on. No sealer, no filler, just straight 757, nothing under the 757?

[@TheBillPayingHobbyists]

Just found your video. How does it hold up over time? Does it yellow?

[@pctatc66]

Any idea how much it costs in materials to finish both those table tops (in his demonstration) minus the UV lighting system? Went onto Clean Armor's web site, but couldn't find pricing information.

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

So we haven’t used it in a real world scenario yet. But accord to Matt, you get 1,600 square feet out of a gallon at 1 mil. So to be conservative, let’s half that. 1 gallon costs about $500. So $1.6 per square foot.

[@pctatc66]

@@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC ouch. pricey, but when you look at the per sq foot cost it might even come in cheaper than Rubio Monocoat which is my go to finish at the moment. So im guessing a qt of this stuff will set you back about a buck fiddy? What products exactly did he use on these boards? sealer and finish?

[@MegaGavinski]

Sounds fantastic - is it available in the UK?

[@mikeharmon26]

Can this stand up as a finish for mahogany window sills that are exposed to a lot of sun light?

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Yep

[@horus2369]

Can you apply it to a cast iron skillet and then cook with the skillet after curing ?

[@darkflux]

can you put this on over top of a stain product?

[@pctatc66]

First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to your and yours! I heard the inventor say the finish is exterior safe. about how long can we expect it to last on say an Adirondack chair thats exposed to direct sunlight and weather on deck year long?

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

He said about 20 years when I asked him the same question

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Happy thanks giving brother!

[@pctatc66]

@@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC Holy Crap! If that's even 1/4 true that would last twice as long as any other product I know of. You are lucky if you get two seasons on a finish outdoors. 20 years????? man, Once I get my new shop built Ill have to build some chairs and get a hold of some of this juice and give it a try

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Definitely stay tuned. We are going to give it some solid testing 🔥🪵

[@coppulor6500]

​@@pctatc6620 years? Crackah please. UV obliterates everything. Like you said, 5 years of top notch condition in full sun would blow me away. I'll believe it when I see it

[@pctatc66]

And one year later, Stumpy Nubs joins the crowd.

[@coppulor6500]

love the stumpster. maybe he wanted to test it a bunch cuz he had two overhead UV lamps in his shop for a while, way before the video obviously. I'm pumped that this can be used outside. thats YOOOJ

[@jamiekwiecinski1949]

Does this finish work with epoxy resin? How would it perform going over a river table?

[@tomh2525]

Would Clean Armor work well on cornhole boards?

[@Benmelech]

1. Why aren’t the ends sealed also? 2.Isn’t vacuuming the dust from the sanding process more efficient than wiping with the rag??

[@suspensefulness]

so i can use over epoxy countertop for a scratch resistant and high gloss

[@craigmoscarell2027]

Are there any plastics to avoid contact with clean armor?

[@pctatc66]

Hey Tony, Do you really need the sanding sealer or can you just apply extra product. Im looking at the 700 in satin to finish off the mitersaw station.. You mentioned you are pretty much only using the 757 table top finish for everything. What are the pros and cons over using just the 700?

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Pro is that you don’t need to buy two things. Con is that it will take more coats to fill the grain

[@deanm9816]

quick question.. lets say you make a counter top and use this as a finish.. what happens if you set a hot pan on the wood? will it burn like in the past?

[@jamespatrick1548]

Can I use this on my vehicle headlights after polishing? I'm looking for UV protection so they don't deteriorate and get hazy too quickly.

[@austinroberson8]

Use a 50/50 Spar Varnish and Loneral Spirits mix. Seal it up good and keep it indoors it will last about 2 years. Use a foam brush to apply and tape everything off.

[@jamespatrick1548]

@@austinroberson8 you meant "mineral spirits", right? Thanks for the info.😆

[@RickMatthewsWFU]

Edit: Thanks to Clean Armor support. The slow curing was due to my very thin coat, combined with moving the lamp around too much. Original comment: My first test of the Wood 705 resulted in slow curing with the CUVO H24 handheld. Hours, from a distance of about 2.5 feet. Is this normal? Could slow curing be because I did not shake the bottle well enough before applying? It eventually cures and no longer feels tacky, but this initial test is taking much more than the expected two minutes. Tips, anyone?

[@bluedragonfly5]

Will DMSO affect it? I accidently spilled DMSO on my countertop and it destroyed it.

[@chadryder4931]

Have you tried the finish over stain?

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Not yet. But we will. You can actually add alcohol based coloring to clean armor, or something like that. I’m going ti verify with them before I make the next video

[@chadryder4931]

@@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC What are the specs for the UV light? BTW you guys are killing it!

[@edwardx.winston5744]

Clean Armor vs. Solarez … any difference in quality?

[@johnmmiller]

Happy Thanksgiving guys

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

You too brother!

[@Davidm1056]

Can this product go over a painted surface?

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Maybe, but most likely not

[@ArtByKevinZapata]

1. Dumb question, but is this UV protected if I use it on exotic, colorful wood, will it preserve the color of the wood against sunlight? 2. Is it a wipe on finish for an example fine art wooden sculptures.?

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

When you get the exterior grade version, it will do a great job at preserving the colors. Has strong UV blockers.

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

For this application: Clean armor is best applied heavy with a brush then wiped off after the wood absorbs as much as possible.

[@ArtByKevinZapata]

@@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC so you it could be applied with a brush to 3-D wood sculptures?

[@ArtByKevinZapata]

Where can I buy the UV hand held light?

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Cuvo lighting

[@ArtByKevinZapata]

Thank you for replying so quickly and being helpful. I really appreciate it. Another question I’m assuming it could be applied to metals like steel etc…? Also, I was wondering if there’s any strong VOCs and off gassing?

[@MrOso36]

What happens as the wood expands and contracts? What happens when you needs to make a small repair?

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

It’s made to expand and contract with the wood. They use it in the aerospace industry. Gotta do small repairs when the sun isn’t a problem. If it’s inside it’s usually not a problem. Simple as scratch, apply, cure

[@patswayze2493]

Do freezing temperatures affect it once it's cured?

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

I don’t think so but don’t ask a Florida man

[@shaunhindley]

I could not find a price. Left a message on the website, but no one has responded.

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

I’m sure they will get back to you.

[@ChristinahomeHome]

where can I buy in New zealand?

[@joedigity]

How the heck do I purchase clean armor?

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

I’d call them. They don’t have many distributors yet

[@spinkey4842]

what's the shelf life of the product??

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

In my experience, over a year if you shake them. My shop stays around 75-80 degrees. Gloss lasts longer than matte

[@spinkey4842]

@@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC that's a bummer if your just doing a random finishing piece once a year or so. waste of money and product unless it's your job or something. thanks

[@clutch2827]

Nice. And expensive.

[@nauci]

385 nm is a quite dangerous wavelength. I hope Clean Armor advises people to wear protective clothing, eye protection, and even sunscreen when using these lights. The potential increase to skin cancer rate from that wavelength of UV light is so extreme that even a single use of a tanning bed in a lifetime increases risks of skin cancer *significantly*.

[@JeffreyElliott-j8n]

I'm a dentist and all our resins used on human teeth are cured with blue visible light (never UV light). It is very safe. The dental field abandoned all UV cured products over 30 years ago. The visible spectrum lights we use to cure resins can cure to 4 mm in less than a minute. I believe CleanArmor could be reformulated using a safer non-UV method for curing.

[@ericgans5884]

Not true, I’ve been running 360nm thru 460nm, in my home for years on my fish tanks. We’ve only had 3 types and 4 occurrences of blastomas…

[@horus2369]

And of course you have scales like a fish

[@horus2369]

You could just take it outside to cure it like he said, duh.

[@johnwayne318]

They do

[@maxdiesel1337]

Have you read the MSDS sheet on this product? There are several thing you should not expose this to, two are sunlight and UV light. Also, this product is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects and all components of this product are listed on the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) inventory. What is in this stuff?

[@khuggaming9048]

Pop the plastic safety cap off the acetone with a screwdriver and it’ll save you a lot of trouble

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Thanks for the tip!!

[@jsimon2110]

Said it's not FDA-approved for cutting boards yet your video shows you putting it on cutting boards, what up

[@Hofidiy1234]

Don't have to sand in between cord Perfect saying pro

[@yusefmessallam]

so once it cures on your person that's it, there's no getting it off?

[@michaelz6870]

Nope, don't be fooled - this here just be downright sorcery!

[@samadrid6321]

I looked up the ingredients in Rubio Monocoat. It's mostly linseed oil with several types of waxes. THIS Armor crap was very difficult to find info. I found some. This is just a type of polyurathane. I am trying to get away from poly finishes. I make my own using tung oil and melt in beeswax for about $90 per gallon. This Clean Armor, just like Rubio Monocoat, is about $500 - $600 a gallon. Ripoff.

[@ritzypatrick8577]

your goals clearly differ from those interested in this product. Tung oil's several week cure time may work for you, but it doesn't for many others. Just because you're incapable of conceiving how a finish CURING in mere minutes is $$$, doesn't mean others are.

[@samadrid6321]

@@ritzypatrick8577 That's crap, tung oil beeswax finish will cure in a few hours if applied with a heat gun. I've done it. And tung oil is not toxic like that UV polyurathane poison.

[@ritzypatrick8577]

@@samadrid6321 you are absolutely not curing tung oil in a few hours. Dry is not cured. I do accept that you think it's cured, however.

[@InspiredCraftsman]

I've seen good things results with general finishes water based conversion varnish. I've been researching low/no voc tough finishes, and it seems like a pretty good one.

[@johnmmiller]

I think it's time for an ashtray test....

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Cmon by

[@tim-hypnotherapist]

How do you order it. Their website is a maze of dead ends.

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Good question.

[@howhardcanitbefolks]

You have to buy from a distributor. Click on the how to buy button

[@jeffeldredge1608]

Fingernail polish has removed more varnish and urethane than any other liquid found in the home.

[@bmallory]

This guy just discovered uv resin, just buy a resin bottle designed for 3d printing. Pretty sure it's the same stuff

[@TNTINDUSTRIESLLC]

Might cure the same, but most definitely will have different properties.

[@bmallory]

Hey, as a matter of fact I just did a test with a uv resin I had laying around. Didn't have the strong uv lamp so I used my handheld lamp. Was dry in a matter of minutes ( must be quicker during summer). Finish is ok, on par with osmo polyx I'd say. I put a coat of graphene wax for extra shine 👌

[@AndyShell]

​@bmallory hey did 3d resin work well on wood?

[@debhiggy9346]

Was curious about it being used on the cutting board as he mentioned NOT having FDA approval for food grade use?

[@clreimer1262]

Dentists have been using this for a long time. It’s the bonding resin that gets light cured in a thin coat before composite is used.

[@RichardGonzalez-v6y]

Jackson Shirley Gonzalez Betty Johnson Daniel

[@5zwoodworks]

So...a desirable product for an incredible amount of money. Um... Think of how much more you could sell if it was reasonably priced.

[@robertsmith3518]

$500.00 a gallon . Not in my budget . No thanks

[@wilburbustle9252]

$556 😂 they are proud of that shit