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Offline Neville Legg

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Minwax
« on: September 06, 2009, 01:47:06 PM »
I hear a lot about Minwax clear on this website, I assume its a Polyurethane? Its not available here in the UK, anyone know of an alternative here in the UK?
There are lots of so-called clear polyurethanes available here but most are not clear, but a brownish yellow!

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Offline Steve Helmick

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Re: Minwax
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2009, 05:50:31 PM »
Minwax is a brand name. They do make polyurethane 'varnish', wood stains, etc. The one product I've used for models was their "Polycrylic", a water based sort of 'varnish'. It stays clear, but isn't fuel proof. It doesn't smell even a little bit! Some use it for applying CF vail or silkspan for a finish base, but I think it would tend to be a bit heavy.  n1 Therefore, fugedaboudit!  y1 Steve
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Re: Minwax
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2009, 12:51:50 AM »
I thought that the polycrylic wasn't fuel proof! I've found a similar, in fact I think its the same product here in the UK, called Ronseal.
They do a water based polyurethane, but it looks like I'll have to use the oil based one for fuel proofer?


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Re: Minwax
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2009, 09:02:10 AM »
The Minwax is used for base coats in my usage.  It makes the wood a little harder on the surface.  Usually the second coat is all it needs before using a fill coat.  I have used the poly-urethane and poly-crylic.  Both water based materials.  I wouldn't think of using them for a top coat.  DOC Holliday
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