Re: [ATM] Varathane

["Norm Prince" <princenorman@bellsouth.net>]

Aye, I second Curt's recomandation here...start with a solvent, and in this 
case the least harsh first, and move to progressively harsher stuff if that 
doesn't work (so simple mineral spirits next..before resorting to laquer 
thinner...and finally acetone, or MEK which will surely romove the offending 
coat, but as mentioned may effect the stain)...It might not hurt to give the 
project some time to dry and air out between solvent experiments to give the 
thing a bit of time to relax from all the multiple chemical inputs....

Norm Prince

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Curt Diggs" <mokiman_210@yahoo.com>
To: <atm@atmlist.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 09:31 AM
Subject: Re: [ATM] Varathane


> 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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