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General Finishes Water Based Clear High Performance Poly Top Coat - 1 Pint - Gloss
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General Finishes Water Based Clear High Performance Poly Top Coat - 1 Pint - Gloss - Winner of Fine Woodworking's "Best Overall Choice Award," General Finishes High Performance Topcoat was voted as the hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane topcoat.Please click the below headers to reveal the instructional info for this product.Step …
General Finishes Water Based Clear High Performance Poly Top Coat - 1 Pint - Gloss - Winner of Fine Woodworking's "Best Overall Choice Award," General Finishes High Performance Topcoat was voted as the hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane topcoat.Please click the below headers to reveal the instructional info for this product.Step 1: Preparation for High Performance TopcoatAll wood projects require preparation sanding, and all existing finishes require prep cleaning and sanding. If you skip this critical step, your finish may fail.Preparation for Raw Wood or Raw Wood Projects That Are to be StainedSanding Schedule: 120-grit followed by 150- or 220-grit sandpaper.Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.Let dry completely before applying GF product.Do not over-sand with fine-grit sandpapers; this will close and seal the wood grain, preventing ideal color absorption.Do NOT use steel wool with water-based finishes; the particles will get trapped in the finish and rust.Preparation for Projects with an Existing Finish (Sealed Surface)For high-use areas with heavy grime build-up and oil from hands, give your project a deeper cleaning.Scuff clean with a Scotch Brite™ pad and a 50:50 mix of denatured alcohol and water. Dry 1-2 hours. Avoid cleaning with products containing phosphates (salt), which can linger in the substrate and produce a white haze. If your project requires a deeper cleaning, see Power Prep Cleaning Highly Used Existing Finishes below.Sand lightly with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding pad.Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.Let dry completely before applying General Finishes product.Power Prep Cleaning Highly Used Existing FinishesFor high-use areas such as kitchen cabinets or table tops with heavy grime build-up and oil from hands, give your project a "Power" clean.Scrub clean with a detergent, such as Spic and Span or Dawn, using a Scotch Brite™ pad.Rinse well with water.Scrub clean with a Scotch Brite™ pad and a 50:50 mix of denatured alcohol and water. Dry 1-2 hours.Sand lightly with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding pad.Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.Let dry completely before applying General Finishes product.Alternative Cleaning Solutions For Existing Finishes (Not as aggressive or effective as denatured alcohol; requires rinsing.)50:50 mix of bleach and water50:50 mix of vinegar and waterMineral spirits can be used when working with water-based products, but only if the surface is thoroughly rinsed and allowed to dry for 72 hours.If you use with products containing phosphates (salt), which can linger in the substrate and produce a white haze, be sure to rinse thoroughly. Step 2: How to Apply General Finishes High PerformanceCAUTION: Do NOT use GF High Performance or any other clear coat, over white or light paints such as General Finishes Milk Paint, or General Finishes Enduro White Poly as it may cause yellowing. Any clear coat can become reactive over wood substrates or existing finishes causing tannin, stain or dye bleed-through. All of GF's White Paints, brushable or spray versions, do NOT require a topcoat.High Performance Topcoat Application StepsStir to reincorporate solids that have settled to the bottom of the can before and throughout the application process.Thin as desired with distilled water; start with 5%, increase up to 10% by volume. Increase open time, if needed, with up to 5% General Finishes Extender if allowed by local regulations. GF Extender will improve flow and leveling and increase open time, which is helpful in dry climates. California Residents: Adding more than 2% of GF Extender will make the products non-compliant per SCAQMD Regulations. GF assumes no liability for the improper use of these products.Apply 3 coats of High Performance. More coats will not improve durability.Hand application: Apply a liberal amount of product using a synthetic bristle brush, foam brush, pad applicator, or roller such as Whizz or AllPro Velour brand. Avoid pressure and excessive back brushing. Brush along the wood grain using smooth, even strokes with light lap marks. Let lap marks dry - they WILL tighten down.Spray Application: Before spraying, strain topcoat through a fine-mesh filter. Spray wet films at 3-5-mil thickness. HVLP: 1.1mm-1.3mm spray tip, medium air cap. Verify tip sizes with your equipment supplier. See our general guide for spray tip sizes. Keep your gun at a 90° angle, 6-8" from the surface. On large, flat areas, use wet, even patterns 6-8" wide. For narrow surfaces, reduce the fan pattern to 2-3" wide to reduce overspray. Overlap each pass 25% to conceal lines. Wear a full filter respirator (NIOSH/MSHA approved) and work in a ventilated space.Face frames and drawers on cabinets: High Performance can be successfully applied by
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General Finishes Water Based Clear High Performance Poly Top Coat - 1 Pint - Gloss - Winner of Fine Woodworking's "Best Overall Choice Award," General Finishes High Performance Topcoat was voted as the hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane topcoat.Please click the below headers to reveal the instructional info for this product.Step 1: Preparation for High Performance TopcoatAll wood projects require preparation sanding, and all existing finishes require prep cleaning and sanding. If you skip this critical step, your finish may fail.Preparation for Raw Wood or Raw Wood Projects That Are to be StainedSanding Schedule: 120-grit followed by 150- or 220-grit sandpaper.Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.Let dry completely before applying GF product.Do not over-sand with fine-grit sandpapers; this will close and seal the wood grain, preventing ideal color absorption.Do NOT use steel wool with water-based finishes; the particles will get trapped in the finish and rust.Preparation for Projects with an Existing Finish (Sealed Surface)For high-use areas with heavy grime build-up and oil from hands, give your project a deeper cleaning.Scuff clean with a Scotch Brite™ pad and a 50:50 mix of denatured alcohol and water. Dry 1-2 hours. Avoid cleaning with products containing phosphates (salt), which can linger in the substrate and produce a white haze. If your project requires a deeper cleaning, see Power Prep Cleaning Highly Used Existing Finishes below.Sand lightly with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding pad.Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.Let dry completely before applying General Finishes product.Power Prep Cleaning Highly Used Existing FinishesFor high-use areas such as kitchen cabinets or table tops with heavy grime build-up and oil from hands, give your project a "Power" clean.Scrub clean with a detergent, such as Spic and Span or Dawn, using a Scotch Brite™ pad.Rinse well with water.Scrub clean with a Scotch Brite™ pad and a 50:50 mix of denatured alcohol and water. Dry 1-2 hours.Sand lightly with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding pad.Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.Let dry completely before applying General Finishes product.Alternative Cleaning Solutions For Existing Finishes (Not as aggressive or effective as denatured alcohol; requires rinsing.)50:50 mix of bleach and water50:50 mix of vinegar and waterMineral spirits can be used when working with water-based products, but only if the surface is thoroughly rinsed and allowed to dry for 72 hours.If you use with products containing phosphates (salt), which can linger in the substrate and produce a white haze, be sure to rinse thoroughly. Step 2: How to Apply General Finishes High PerformanceCAUTION: Do NOT use GF High Performance or any other clear coat, over white or light paints such as General Finishes Milk Paint, or General Finishes Enduro White Poly as it may cause yellowing. Any clear coat can become reactive over wood substrates or existing finishes causing tannin, stain or dye bleed-through. All of GF's White Paints, brushable or spray versions, do NOT require a topcoat.High Performance Topcoat Application StepsStir to reincorporate solids that have settled to the bottom of the can before and throughout the application process.Thin as desired with distilled water; start with 5%, increase up to 10% by volume. Increase open time, if needed, with up to 5% General Finishes Extender if allowed by local regulations. GF Extender will improve flow and leveling and increase open time, which is helpful in dry climates. California Residents: Adding more than 2% of GF Extender will make the products non-compliant per SCAQMD Regulations. GF assumes no liability for the improper use of these products.Apply 3 coats of High Performance. More coats will not improve durability.Hand application: Apply a liberal amount of product using a synthetic bristle brush, foam brush, pad applicator, or roller such as Whizz or AllPro Velour brand. Avoid pressure and excessive back brushing. Brush along the wood grain using smooth, even strokes with light lap marks. Let lap marks dry - they WILL tighten down.Spray Application: Before spraying, strain topcoat through a fine-mesh filter. Spray wet films at 3-5-mil thickness. HVLP: 1.1mm-1.3mm spray tip, medium air cap. Verify tip sizes with your equipment supplier. See our general guide for spray tip sizes. Keep your gun at a 90° angle, 6-8" from the surface. On large, flat areas, use wet, even patterns 6-8" wide. For narrow surfaces, reduce the fan pattern to 2-3" wide to reduce overspray. Overlap each pass 25% to conceal lines. Wear a full filter respirator (NIOSH/MSHA approved) and work in a ventilated space.Face frames and drawers on cabinets: High Performance can be successfully applied by
Specifications
| Quantity | 1 |
| Sheen | Gloss |
| Size | Pint |