sbarton22 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'm looking for a high gloss wipe on poly. The key characteristic being the wipe on part. So, with that said, what are your favorite brands? I have tried the Minwax WOP from Lowes, and it was fine, but I felt it was lacking something. I have tried a water based WOP from General Finishes...I think it was called Premium Finish? I liked that a LOT, but it was a satin finish, looking for a gloss finish this time. I don't know the correct GF product I would want. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 What's your flavor....water-based or oil based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcustoms Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I have gotten good results with the minwax WOP by applying the semi-gloss first then applying gloss over that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarton22 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Well, I guess I don't have a particular flavor. Since I (probably inaccurately) assume I will get to the same finish at the end, I don't really care. Are water based thinner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 To wipe: I still like oil-based Arm-R-Seal. To spray: I like General Finishes water-based, lacquer (for items not requiring a ton of protection, say a picture frame or a mantle) it's cheaper to buy. For more protection such as tables and such, I like General Finishes High Performance water-based. As to any finish, water/oil/solvent being thicker. Typically that depends on the manufactures and how much solids a finish contains. The reason a finish cost more than others is due to the amount and type of solids contained in that finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarton22 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 That's what i used before...High Performance. I did like that. I might try the Arm-R-Seal. I have already put down a coat of penetrating oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoboMonk Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I'm looking for a high gloss wipe on poly. The key characteristic being the wipe on part. So, with that said, what are your favorite brands? I have tried the Minwax WOP from Lowes, and it was fine, but I felt it was lacking something. I have tried a water based WOP from General Finishes...I think it was called Premium Finish? I liked that a LOT, but it was a satin finish, looking for a gloss finish this time. I don't know the correct GF product I would want. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Get a good polyurethane-containing gloss varnish and dilute it about 50/50 with solvent to make your own wipe-on varnish. Blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarton22 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I put on my second coat of the Arm R Seal. Man! I really like that stuff for my particular application. Making my own mix will be the next experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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