This is my original 1 Star Review: Please see update to 5 Star below.
I will never know if this product is of any value...I went to spray it in a new can of expensive varnish and it blew the "straw" right into the varnish.
Thinking I must not have seated it fully into the spray head, I carefully inserted the second straw (CLUE) provided with the product. Although there wasn't much pressure released, it was still enough to dislodge the straw. The straw(s) are too small in diameter to remain in the spray head under flow.
In addition, I am suspicious regarding the claims that this product will effectively sustain products for up to 75 applications. So I weighed the item prior to use and recorded the results. I will expend the contents and weigh the can. This will reveal the tare weight and thus determine if the the 12 grams of Argon as advertised ever existed in the can.
I'm skeptical since this is a perfect delivery method for a scam. Bloxigen is selling you something that you (or at least most of you) will not be able to tell if you received it or not. The number of seller replies suggesting you may have gotten and empty can is cause for skepticism.
If this is legit, a much better delivery method is sorely needed.
UPDATE: I contacted IronWood Designs and received an immediate reply from the owner no less. He expressed concern with my review and asserted that he has for twenty years produced a quality product. He offered to replace the malfunctioned can plus a spare actuator and "straws". I received them in short order and they perform as expected. This is clearly one of those QC exceptions that can happen to any legitimate business. And I am a champion of small businesses...they always have to try harder.
After talking with the owner, my suspicions regarding the performance of the product are likely unfounded...I expect time will bear this out. It is my intent to provide accurate, useful, insightful, reviews good or bad. I wish now I had reserved judgement and contacted the seller first. He made it right, and this is my effort to also make it right.
| Manufacturer | IronWood Designs - Bloxygen |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Bloxygen |
| Item Weight | 4 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.6 x 2.6 x 9.35 inches |
| Item model number | Bloxygen |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 0.41 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Color | Clear |
| Material | Oil Based |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | One can of Bloxygen Preserver |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
