H. BEHLEN
for Traditional Finishing, Repair and Maintenance


Solar-Lux™  NGR DYE Stains
Solar-Lux™ is a highly fade and U.V. resistant, Non-Grain Raising Dye stain. The deep penetration and colorful transparency brings out the natural beauty and grain of the wood. Solar-Lux™ dyes may be intermixed to achieve customized shades. Solar-Lux dries in approximately 5 minutes and accepts a finish coat of varnish, polyurethane, oil or conventional lacquer. Solar-Lux™ may be added to Behlen lacquers to produce a superior toner that deepens colors without clouding or 'painting' the finish.
Note: Maintain the dye penetrating and working characteristics by using Solar-Lux Reducer to lighten color intensity. Extend working time and allow for better penetresion (especially on harder woods)
by adding Solar-Lux Retarder to your dye solution.

Colors shown are approximate, your result will depend on the tone of the wood used.
Dyes may be intemixed, bleaching the wood may be required to obtain some bright colors.

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Solar Lux Color
Pint (16 Oz)
11.95 ea.
 Quart
18.95 ea.		 Solar Lux Color
Pint (16 Oz)
11.95 ea.
 Quart
18.95 ea

Van Dyke Brown
 B503-6505
 B503-6506
Mahogany Cordovan
B503-3A165
 B503-3A166

Brown Maple
B503-6605
 B503-6606
Blood Red
B503-3A285
 B503-3A286

Jet Black
 B503-01A45
 B503-01A46
Golden Fruitwood
B503-4A565
 B503-4A566

Medium Wheat
 B503-07A35
 B503-07A36
Med. Brown Walnut
B503-6A205
 B503-6A206

Dark Green
 B503-08A75
 B503-08A76
American Walnut
B503-6A235
 B503-6A236

Lemon Yellow
 B503-09A15
 B503-09A16
Nutmeg Brown
B503-6A265
 B503-6A266

Lt. Brown Mahogany
 B503-3A105
 B503-3A106
Hickory
B503-6A285
 B503-6A286

Med. Red Mahogany
 B503-3A115
 B503-3A116
Sea Blue
B503-6A305
 B503-6A306

Light Red Mahogany
 B503-3A125
 B503-3A126
Cherry
B503-6A405
 B503-6A406

Med. Brn. Mahogany
 B503-3A135
 B503-3A136
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Solar-Lux™ RETARDER
This retarder may be added to Solar-Lux™ NGR DYE Stains to aid penetration and when a slower drying time is needed. NGR Retarder helps prevent lap marks when applying the stain by brushing or wiping.
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Pint
B503-00025
$9.95

Solar-Lux™ REDUCER
Use Solar-Lux™ NGR Stain Reducer to reduce the intensity or lighten the color. Use this reducer (the same blend used to make the dyes) to maintain the working characteristics of the dye. -- UPS Ground Only --

Quart
B503-00016
$7.98

Application Notes & Tips:

NGR Solar -Lux Dye minimizes grain raising and penetrates into surfaces where water based dyes are repelled by resinous hard woods or when residual finish is left in the grain from finish stripper operations.

Solar-Lux Retarder will provide more working time for application and allow better penetration on dense surfaces.

To develop an even rich tone, with proper penetration, always apply 2 coats of ‘working strength’ dye.


Evaluating a ‘working strength’ dye tone:
If two ‘wet’ coats (when dry and a topcoat applied) look too dark add Solar-Lux Reducer, including Retarder if needed, to lighten color strength.

Why Bleach?
In some cases, the natural wood color needs to be removed using a 2 part wood bleach especially to obtain some light wood tones or light, clean primary colors.

For best results allow 4 - 8 hours drying time prior to top-coating.