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Thread: Bona Traffic HD Finish: Use Only Portion of Two-Part Mix

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    Bona Traffic HD Finish: Use Only Portion of Two-Part Mix

    I need to repair and refinish a few small sections of my floor which was finished with Bona Traffic HD (and Bona AmberSeal). I'm wondering if I can mix only a portion of the two-part A and B finish and catalyst instead of mixing the full bottles and wasting most of the product on this small job?

    Obviously, Bona Traffic uses a catalyst and so if I mix the full bottles any unused product will expire after a few hours. I'm wondering what the shelf life will be (if any) for the portions of the bottles that I don't use once they are opened? Will they last a year or more? Should I remove as much air as possible for storage?

    Thanks!

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    You can absolutely mix in it small portions, and the unmixed parts will keep for a Long time. Just measure carefully. I can't say how long, but I keep some Naturale for different things, and have kept the DTHD for several years. The last time I looked, it was still fluid.

    They will absolutely last longer than a year. I shoot a little argon in the small bottles of catalyst, and put the rest in smaller containers. I did it as a precaution, and can't tell you whether it matters, or not.

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    Yes. I've kept it for at least a year with no special precautions. Suggest weighing the components when mixing small batches to keep the ratios accurate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom M King View Post
    You can absolutely mix in it small portions, and the unmixed parts will keep for a Long time. Just measure carefully. I can't say how long, but I keep some Naturale for different things, and have kept the DTHD for several years. The last time I looked, it was still fluid.

    They will absolutely last longer than a year. I shoot a little argon in the small bottles of catalyst, and put the rest in smaller containers. I did it as a precaution, and can't tell you whether it matters, or not.

    Thanks, All. This is great advice and great to hear!

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    I was out in that shop last night. The last time I used any on a floor was 2014. The remains are still liquid, and I've used small amounts several times since then.

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    Just because it's still liquid doesn't mean it's still good. It may not activate and just stay a gooey mess. Test it.

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    I would before I use it, but too much else on the to-do list to just test for grins.

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