curlyoak Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 It is white oak. It has a waterlox original sealer finish. I would like an oil base application because I like the amber color. I want a hard finish that can take spills and clean easily. I prefer gloss or semi gloss. I do not spray. Which general product do I want? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 General Finishes Arm R Seal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 What Terry said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 3 agreements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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curlyoak Posted October 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 What about a top coat? I played with the water base arm r seal and I had a problem with it flowing out. Brush/wipe marks were visible on very close inspection. Would thinning be the answer? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Arm R Seal is a top coat. You don't need anything else before or after. Wipe on and it levels real nice. I lightly sand with 400 between each coat, usually 3 coats. On top surfaces that get the biggest chance of wear I will put a fourth coat but I dilute it about 5:1 Arm R Seal to mineral spirits. This helps it flash off quicker, which in turn creates less chance of dust nibs drying on the final surface. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted October 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thanks Chet. With mineral spirits that tells me you are using the oil base. Do you have an opinion or experience on the water base. Do you have a sheen preference? Thank you for your comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 I have never tried the water base and I use satin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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