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polyurethane gel finishing product
Posted by: Toby Wiggins (---.bchsia.telus.net)
Date: February 11, 2012 11:31PM

Good day gentlemen,

Do any of you know where to purchase a polyurethane gel finish product? I've been having difficulty coming up with a consistent finish using CA glue. The CA does work wonderful, when it works for me; but I'd like to broaden my experience with various finishes. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Toby

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Re: polyurethane gel finishing product
Posted by: john timberlake (---.triad.res.rr.com)
Date: February 12, 2012 12:34AM

petri makes a great one..most woodworking shops carry it

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Re: polyurethane gel finishing product
Posted by: Eric Viburs (---.mpls.qwest.net)
Date: February 12, 2012 02:20PM

The trick to CA finishing is using the correct product (thickness) and a good sanding between coats. I will use a 400grit to knock down high spots and then to 800, 1500, 2000 gt and a final polish with plastic polish on the lathe. This whole process on a normal fly handle is only 30 min or so.

Best of luck,

Eric

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Re: polyurethane gel finishing product
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: February 12, 2012 05:23PM

Petr gel urethane is great and I love it but if you are looking for a High Gloss finish, it doesn't give one

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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Re: polyurethane gel finishing product
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 13, 2012 08:43AM

don't know how it is but check there site There is a high gloss

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: polyurethane gel finishing product
Posted by: john timberlake (---.triad.res.rr.com)
Date: February 13, 2012 12:03PM

bill, there is not a gloss in the gel. the gel has flatteners in it and has a satin finish. it can be built up for a glossier finish, but it will never be high gloss

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Re: polyurethane gel finishing product
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 13, 2012 12:07PM

I know

But there are other products on there site that are high gloss

have not used them [www.petripaintcompany.com]

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: polyurethane gel finishing product
Posted by: Toby Wiggins (---.bchsia.telus.net)
Date: February 14, 2012 10:23AM

I got some of the Petri so we'll give it a try. Thanks guys.

Toby

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