JohnCosta Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I am new to finishing my project and have a basic question. I have applied a minwax oil based finish to a red oak gun cleaning box. I was wondering about a clear protective coating to use. Could I dilute a polyurethane with mineral spirits? Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Make sure the oil finish is very well cured before going over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCosta Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Should the poly be diluted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 My suggestion is to apply the poly right from the can. You want the solids in the poly to fill the deep grain of the oak. Make sure you let the poly dry really good between coats, the longer the better. You can scuff the poly between coats with 600 paper to smooth. Clean the sanding dust after sanding. Probably want to due 3 coats of poly. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 If you are wiping on the poly you should thin it. But brushing it is not nessacary. Make sure the oil based finish has cured several days minimum before adding a clear coat ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCosta Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Thanks for the help. It is just a Minwax wood finish, no poly in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I am new to water base clear, I have used 2 different ones now, I have to say they are awesome, the first was minwax polycrylic and I really liked it but when I went to get a larger can they didn't have it. I am currently clearing a cabinet that I applied minwax tung oil finsh to with a rust-o-oleum water has clear and I have had no problem. I never thought I would say it but I am absolutely sold on water base clear, at least for my wood projects, it lays down better, drys faster and looks good with much less effort and mess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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