Refinishing my interior and a dock neighbor told me about a polyurethane which is applied with a cloth. 2 or 3 coats and it's as hard as the original, and no runs or streaks. What's it called, and can you get it at Lowes/Home Depot? Thanks
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I've bought a couple cans but haven't tried
yet, it's a Minwax product and even some Walmarts have it.
yet, it's a Minwax product and even some Walmarts have it.
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Don
Minwax Wipe on Poly
PO used it, so I continue to use it. It has held up great on bulkheads. Not so good on high use areas that recieve direct sunlight or moisture. These areas have to be redone at least once a year. Sounds easy enough, but small trim pieces have to be removed or masked to keep it off gelcoat. Cleans up easy with acetone. Varnish is a lot more work, but should last for years with no more effort.
PO used it, so I continue to use it. It has held up great on bulkheads. Not so good on high use areas that recieve direct sunlight or moisture. These areas have to be redone at least once a year. Sounds easy enough, but small trim pieces have to be removed or masked to keep it off gelcoat. Cleans up easy with acetone. Varnish is a lot more work, but should last for years with no more effort.
If it says that it contains water,
it is not really a polyurethane. There are some great products though. Just be sure that it is really polyurethane. There are two components of a true urethane - a di-isocyanate and another component like an alcohol, amine, sugar or water. They must be mixed somehow to react and they react quickly. A partially full can is not likely to have much of a shelf life. Urethane foam is the best example of a "real" urethane. The reaction releases carbon dioxide gas and heat. That is what causes it to foam. The one component finishes react with the water in the air so they are not really the best chemically speaking but some of them are excellent finishes.
it is not really a polyurethane. There are some great products though. Just be sure that it is really polyurethane. There are two components of a true urethane - a di-isocyanate and another component like an alcohol, amine, sugar or water. They must be mixed somehow to react and they react quickly. A partially full can is not likely to have much of a shelf life. Urethane foam is the best example of a "real" urethane. The reaction releases carbon dioxide gas and heat. That is what causes it to foam. The one component finishes react with the water in the air so they are not really the best chemically speaking but some of them are excellent finishes.
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Gary
Will probably stick with.....
Minwax satin gloss then, if I must tape anyway. I like the high gloss, but to avoid runs and streaks, it must be sprayed. Nothing looks worse than a sloppy high gloss job. Thanks
Minwax satin gloss then, if I must tape anyway. I like the high gloss, but to avoid runs and streaks, it must be sprayed. Nothing looks worse than a sloppy high gloss job. Thanks
I've used the brush on Minwax Poly-u,
make sure to get the one that thins with mineral spirits to avoid the water based. Got about 5 coats on the companionway steps that has held up well for over a year. However the top step needs touch-up cause it spent a lot of time in the rain last winter, 36 inches with no dodger. I brush the first few coats then spray the last 1 or 2, many people like to thin the first coat for better penetration.
make sure to get the one that thins with mineral spirits to avoid the water based. Got about 5 coats on the companionway steps that has held up well for over a year. However the top step needs touch-up cause it spent a lot of time in the rain last winter, 36 inches with no dodger. I brush the first few coats then spray the last 1 or 2, many people like to thin the first coat for better penetration.
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