Final finishing/sanding of polycrylic - Woodworking Talk
WEBOct 20, 2009 — Julian the woodnut. 775 posts · Joined 2008. #2 · Oct 20, 2009. Start with 400 and use a rubber sanding block or a cork block. Wait a few days before sanding and you should be fine. I like to go from 400 to 800, 1000, 1500, then use automotive rubbing compound and either a buffer or a soft cotton cloth and a LOT of elbow grease. Reply Like.
I have a problem with my Minwax Polycrylic finish
WEBOct 5, 2019 — My process is to strip them to bare wood then sand, bondo, sand more, etc etc till smooth, then prime, paint base coat, add a coat of polycrylic, then stencil first color, then polycrylic again, then stencil second color then polycrylic to finish up. The reason why I lay polycrylic after the base coat and then between stencil colors is that the ...
How do I apply Minwax Wipe-On Poly on top of Water based...
WEBAug 29, 2022 — I think it was 3-4 coats. Then after it was completely dry I applied 3 layers of Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish. At this point, I wish I would have used the wipe-on poly instead. I googled if it was possible to apply an oil based wipe on poly over a water based polycrylic protective finish and most places said “yes”.
Applying polycrylic in low temps? - Woodworking Talk
WEBNov 25, 2012 — Since you already have the polycrylic I would lay down some dropcloth and finish it in the condo. You can apply in temps below 55 degrees, but apply thin. Make sure the contents are stirred well...don't shake. It will take longer to dry, could be several hours. Try to arrange for ventilation.
Recoating part of the desk - Woodworking Talk
WEBAug 11, 2021 — Minwax® Polycrylic Protective Finish is a clear finish topcoat for wood in a water-based formula that offers wood protection along with fast-drying times. www.minwax.com i need to fix front part of the desk and recoat it.
How do you remove a water-based polycrylic? - Woodworking Talk
WEBSep 28, 2010 — That depends on what you mean by "damage". If there is stain under the Polycrylic, that may be affected. Most chemical strippers will work. Lacquer thinner or acetone will also remove it. All of those are toxic and you should use protective gloves, a respirator, eye protection, and work in a ventilated area. .
Spraying polyurethane with hvlp rig? - Woodworking Talk
WEBMar 27, 2014 — I just got my hvlp spray rig and was wondering if I need to thin polyurethane before trying to spray it. Gonna use minwax high gloss poly. Oil based varnishes are not a good finish to spray. They dry so slowly that the overspray is in the form of liquid mist. The mist floats around the shop and gets on to everything.
Polycrylic (minwax) for outdoor use - Woodworking Talk
WEBMay 11, 2012 — Minwax does market a product called Helmsman Spar Varnish that is touted as an exterior clear finish. However, it has not held up well in some tests that I am aware of. As already suggested, a good marine grade non-poly spar varnish is your best choice. Go to a marine supply store and look for finishes from Interlux, Pettit and, best of all ...
Looking for advice on the best finish for cornhole boards.
WEBApr 4, 2021 — in my opinion, regular hard finish poly will work just fine. personally, I prefer oil based finishes over water based. (just a personal choice). check out the oil based Spare Urethane at your Box Stores. Hey John thanks so much for the reply. Then I will go with Polyurethane water based.
How long between staining and applying semi gloss?
WEBMay 20, 2010 — CLEAR FINISH APPLICATION: * Allow stain to dry a minimum of 3 hours before applying a clear protective finish. For a durable, crystal clear, ultra-fast drying finish we recommend Minwax® Polycrylic® Protective Finish. Minwax® Fast-Drying Polyurethane or Minwax® Wipe-On Poly can also be used over Water-Based Stain.