General Finishes Gel Topcoat

[Jason Christenson]

I'm finishing a backgammon board with General Finishes Gel Topcoat and I'm wondering if I should be sanding at all between coats or after the last coat. The can doesn't mention it. Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks in advance.

Jason

[Hal Flynt]

I've used the Bartley's and would say that it depends. If you can feel any nibs after a coat, knock them down. If not maybe not. I use a well used piece of 220 to knock down and sand between coats usually, and go over everything lightly.

(Read the can and stay in line with their recoating times.)

[Howard Acheson]

Start with what the label instructions say. In general, you sand after the first coat using 320 paper to smooth and flatten. If you recoat within less than 10-12 hours, you can generally get by without sanding for adhesion between coats. More than 12 hours, let it dry 24 hours, sand and recoat.