Hi,
I have some MinWax Wipe-On Poly that I want to try on a project and am
looking for some application tips. Do most of you just go by the
instructions on the can or are there better methods? I got some great
advice regarding Watco Danish Oil application and thought some of you may
have some good advice regarding this poly. Thanks.
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BeerBoy
ATP wrote:
> BeerBoy wrote:
> > Hi,
> > I have some MinWax Wipe-On Poly that I want to try on a project and am
> > looking for some application tips. Do most of you just go by the
> > instructions on the can or are there better methods? I got some great
> > advice regarding Watco Danish Oil application and thought some of you
> > may have some good advice regarding this poly. Thanks.
>
> I think the really fine woodworkers here use Poly Shades :-)
All Right! YOU!!! Go to your room and don't come back here
until you can post without using profanity. ;-)
ARM
I've used the product and really like it. At the time I first applied
the poly, about the only lint free rag I had was a new auto detailing
rag. I used part of that rag and was very happy with the results.
Haven't tried anything else since the auto polish rag worked so well.
BeerBoy wrote:
> Hi,
> I have some MinWax Wipe-On Poly that I want to try on a project and am
> looking for some application tips. Do most of you just go by the
> instructions on the can or are there better methods? I got some great
> advice regarding Watco Danish Oil application and thought some of you may
> have some good advice regarding this poly. Thanks.
>
As far as I can tell, wipe on poly is just regular polyurethane thinned with
mineral spirits 50/50. It produces a very thin coat, but can be recoated in
about 4-6 hours depending on temp and humidity. I use 0000 steel wool very
lightly between coats and it gets rid of dust nibs, etc and leaves a really
smooth finish. I have used everything from paper towels to socks to apply
it, but old tee shirts seem to work best for me. I have had the best luck
with the gloss instead of the satin, and just rub with steel wool and paste
wax to cut the shine a little. Let it cure for a week or more before you
rub out the gloss with the steel wool and wax.
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Sawblade
(use SWBell to fix address)
"BeerBoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Hi,
I have some MinWax Wipe-On Poly that I want to try on a project and am
looking for some application tips. Do most of you just go by the
instructions on the can or are there better methods? I got some great
advice regarding Watco Danish Oil application and thought some of you may
have some good advice regarding this poly. Thanks.
--
BeerBoy
Paper towel, the cheapest sort, works great for application as long as you
have properly sanded work. I use one of those extra fine sanding sponges
with mineral spirits as a lube when sanding between coats. Half a sponge,
kept in a container with some spirits to wash it lasts a _very_ long time.
The gloss is more transparent, of course, and you _can_ use steel wool of
you like. I just hate the stuff, so I use pumice on an oiled rag.
"Sawblade" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> As far as I can tell, wipe on poly is just regular polyurethane thinned
with
> mineral spirits 50/50. It produces a very thin coat, but can be recoated
in
> about 4-6 hours depending on temp and humidity. I use 0000 steel wool
very
> lightly between coats and it gets rid of dust nibs, etc and leaves a
really
> smooth finish. I have used everything from paper towels to socks to apply
> it, but old tee shirts seem to work best for me. I have had the best luck
> with the gloss instead of the satin, and just rub with steel wool and
paste
> wax to cut the shine a little. Let it cure for a week or more before you
> rub out the gloss with the steel wool and wax.
>
> --
> Sawblade
> (use SWBell to fix address)
>
>
> "BeerBoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
> I have some MinWax Wipe-On Poly that I want to try on a project and am
> looking for some application tips. Do most of you just go by the
> instructions on the can or are there better methods? I got some great
> advice regarding Watco Danish Oil application and thought some of you may
> have some good advice regarding this poly. Thanks.
>
> --
> BeerBoy
>
>
>
>
On Thu, 24 Jul 2003 00:11:26 GMT, "BeerBoy" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Hi,
>I have some MinWax Wipe-On Poly that I want to try on a project and am
>looking for some application tips.
I use a clean, white cotton rag, or cheesecloth, about 9x9, folded
into a pad about 3x3. The rag gets stored in a ziplock bag in between
coats, so the rag lasts for an entire project.
FWIW, I don't use "wipe-on" poly, simply regular poly cut 50/50 with
paint thinner.
Barry
I've used cheese-cloth to apply this with good results.
Ed G
"BeerBoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I have some MinWax Wipe-On Poly that I want to try on a project and am
> looking for some application tips. Do most of you just go by the
> instructions on the can or are there better methods? I got some great
> advice regarding Watco Danish Oil application and thought some of you may
> have some good advice regarding this poly. Thanks.
>
> --
> BeerBoy
>
>