First off... I love the finish I get from GluBoost! I don't work for them, but I have demoed how to use it at Rockler and to others inquiring. After I began using it, Rick at GluBoost asked me to video my process, which he edited into a video for his YouTube library. I was honored but I use it because I believe in it. Here's a story of how I began using it and why.
I had a CA finish process I was happy with but Mark Dreyer asked me to try it with him after he and Rick at GluBoost began talking about introducing it to the pen making community. Yes, all of this began because of Mark Dreyer.... thank you Mark! I was open minded and gave it a shot. At first it was a trial because I was used to my process and there weren't any videos or experiences shared about applying it. With Marks help, and a little time playing around, it soon proved itself to be what we all hope for in a finish. I had little doubt since it had been being used on guitars for years prior, but the process wasn't what I was used to since you don't have to build up a thick layer and sand down half of it to get level and polish. It is a self leveling finish in a bottle that applies much thinner and holds up Very well. What it is that most CA brands aren't ... is a flexible finish. Some have said the accelerator is a little costly compared to other brands. The flip side to that is, you don't need mush. I apply it with the lathe on low so the blank so spinning, and give a short "second long" burst. The trick is hold the can 10" or so back so you get a wide spray area....not close up where you only hit part of the blank.
GluBoost does have a couple different products. They have CA finishes and CA adhesives.
The ones we use for finishing are the Orange and Blue Labels. They are made for being a finish. The blue is thicker and great for filling pours and voids and the orange is thinner and a great top coat to blue.
If you're looking for an adhesive, get the green and red bottle. The red bottle is very thin and works great for wicking in and hold. I use it in small cracks and sealing dry objects before the finish. It's also great for gluing carbon fiber to the tube prior to casting. A little bit goes a long way. The green adhesive is just a little thicker. I used it in my MPG demo on clear casting where I make an abalone shell piece pen blank.
I have used many brands of CA and other finishes over the years, and choose to use GluBoost for its exceptional. I don't often mix "fast" with "quality" but in this case, it is a bonus. I've never been able to apply a CA finish as fast as I can with GluBoost. I've even looked over some of my pens from the past, with other brands of CA finishes and found some of them with cracks because those brands were not flexible. Thankfully I was able to disassemble and refinish with GluBoost.
Sorry for the long post, in the end you will have to form your own opinion. I would suggest watching the YouTube "how to apply" videos and give it a try. You won't be disappointed .
