Re: [ATM] Varathane

[Curt Diggs <mokiman_210@yahoo.com>]

Water-based polys (as in water clean-up) can't be used over oil-based stains. They won't cure out (dry) properly. If you intend to use a water-based poly top coat you must use a compatible stain underneath. Check with your paint supplier - he can recommend the correct type of stain for what you want to do.
   
  At this point you may have to sand of the top coat and refinish. You might first try various thinners to remove it such as mineral spirits, denatured alcohol, or even lacquer thinner. The problem is that even partially cured, the poly is pretty resistant to many solvents. I <<think>> denatured alcohol (ethanol spiked with methanol) might work and not damage the stain. I do know from personal experience that methanol will dissolve even well cured water-based poly but it's usually harder to come by.
   
  Curt Diggs

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