Dan Hahr
03-11-2010, 9:44 PM
Hi; looking for some information here...
I have been using P&L 38 for years and have always been happy with the results. I have probably went through 7 or 8 gallons of the gloss over the years. I had actually found a local source that had several gallons that had sat on the shelf for years. I never had any problems with it as they were sealed and never opened.
I used the last gallon I bought from them and ordered the last from ACE. It has remained unopened until last night. I opened it and immediately transferred it to clean bottles for storage. I immediately noticed that it was a very different color than what I am used to. It was a dark color on a maple stick but very purplish when viewed with a light behind the clear bottle or glass jar. Otherwise, it smelled the same and appeared the same when brushed on, untill it started to dry...
I thinned some 50/50 and applied it with a blue towel pad. In just a few moments, it appeared very rough, as if it raised the grain. After this light sealer coat, it required heavy sanding with 320 to flatten it. Subsequent coats do the same and dry to an almost textured finish.
Now I have tried it on several samples and keep seeing the same result. Remember, I have used gallons of this by thinning and brushing or wiping. The wood is clean and raw and sanded to 220.
Does this sound right to anyone? I remember the color of the varnish to be very similar to honey, a golden amber color. I have never had the finish dry rough, almost as if a fine layer of dust landed upon it. Has anyone noticed a difference in the color?
By the way, I spoke to the tech guy at P&L and he stated that there have been no complaints on that batch # and that is was made in 2008. He said that it sounded fine, but that I should take it up with the dealer if I have any problem. Also, I opened up a can of the Satin and observed that it looked just like what I have always used. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks, Dan
I have been using P&L 38 for years and have always been happy with the results. I have probably went through 7 or 8 gallons of the gloss over the years. I had actually found a local source that had several gallons that had sat on the shelf for years. I never had any problems with it as they were sealed and never opened.
I used the last gallon I bought from them and ordered the last from ACE. It has remained unopened until last night. I opened it and immediately transferred it to clean bottles for storage. I immediately noticed that it was a very different color than what I am used to. It was a dark color on a maple stick but very purplish when viewed with a light behind the clear bottle or glass jar. Otherwise, it smelled the same and appeared the same when brushed on, untill it started to dry...
I thinned some 50/50 and applied it with a blue towel pad. In just a few moments, it appeared very rough, as if it raised the grain. After this light sealer coat, it required heavy sanding with 320 to flatten it. Subsequent coats do the same and dry to an almost textured finish.
Now I have tried it on several samples and keep seeing the same result. Remember, I have used gallons of this by thinning and brushing or wiping. The wood is clean and raw and sanded to 220.
Does this sound right to anyone? I remember the color of the varnish to be very similar to honey, a golden amber color. I have never had the finish dry rough, almost as if a fine layer of dust landed upon it. Has anyone noticed a difference in the color?
By the way, I spoke to the tech guy at P&L and he stated that there have been no complaints on that batch # and that is was made in 2008. He said that it sounded fine, but that I should take it up with the dealer if I have any problem. Also, I opened up a can of the Satin and observed that it looked just like what I have always used. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks, Dan