Re: Polyurethane drying time?

["acmnovak" <acmnovak-at-msn-dot-com> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)]

Jon-
I would suggest "envirotex lite" pour on finish. It takes one coat and dries
(cures) in 12-18 hours depending on humidity. One coat is around 1/8"
thick!!! You can get it in 8oz kits which can cover around 4-6 square feet
for around $6(US). I would reccomend using two light coats as opposed to one
thick one because it willl be smoother and look much nicer. And remember to
sand with 220 sandpaper in between coats. If you can't afford two coats,
sand the form smooth after the first application and cover the form with
varnish and  it will look just as nice.
This stuff is nearly impenetrable, but don't over abuse it.
Cheers,

-Michael



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Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 8:56 AM
Subject: Polyurethane drying time?


> Original poster: "Jon Rosenstiel" <jonr-at-pacbell-dot-net>
>
> Hi,
>
> I just finished putting a heavy coat of polyurethane on my new secondary,
> (it's still turning in the winder). I see that it will need another coat.
> >From past experience I know that the first coat will glaze, (looks like a
> dry lake bed), if I apply the second coat before the first coat has
> thoroughly dried/hardened.
>
> I want to avoid the "dried lake bed" look. How long do you guys think I
> should allow  the poly to dry before I recoat it? I do know that 24 hours
> isn't long enough and that 6 months is more than long enough.
>
> By the way, I live in southern California, daytime temperature around 80F.
> (Good drying weather)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jon
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