View Full Version : clearest finish
Mike Minto
03-22-2010, 11:35 AM
i'd like to hear about what kind of finish you all use that is very clear, does not darken wood or yellow (much) with time. i have some spalted holly i'd like to keep as white as possible.
Steve Schlumpf
03-22-2010, 11:47 AM
Mike - I have had pretty good luck with water based poly and those few items that I used it on years ago are still clear.
Also just started using brush-on lacquer and it is also very clear but I do not know how well it ages.
Bernie Weishapl
03-22-2010, 11:52 AM
I use brush on lacquer. It has stayed clear now for a little over a year. I have a couple of pieces with water based poly on them and like Steve over a year and still clear. Rattle can Deft lacquer also stays real clear. I have several pieces 3 yrs old that still are clear and haven't yellowed.
Leo Van Der Loo
03-22-2010, 2:51 PM
As above, water based will keep it clearest.
Rob Cunningham
03-22-2010, 4:07 PM
Another vote for WB poly. I've sprayed Target Coatings SC9000 over white paint with no color shift.
dan carter
03-23-2010, 6:32 PM
"Diamond" water based poly is just the ticket; stays nice and clear.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.5 Copyright © 2024 vBulletin Solutions Inc. All rights reserved.