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Can an epoxy resin go over polyshades?

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Forum topic by Watson posted 358 days ago 178 views 0 times favorited 4 replies Add to Favorites Watch
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Watson

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358 days ago

Hey folks, Can anyone tell me if an epoxy resin will go over a poly mix stain? Specifically, Mirror Coat epoxy over Minwaxes Polyshades?

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Watson

12 posts in 396 days


358 days ago

Anyone have any experience with this?

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blackcherry

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357 days ago

Sand the surface first with 180 grit paper and then use a product call de-glosser or liquid sandpaper. These two step will allow the resin to adhere quit nicely.

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Charlie_Wintercoats

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351 days ago

I used mirror coat it is friggin awesome but pricey. I read the label and it specifically says not to use with polyshades. Guess what stain i bought—- Correct… polyshades. I went and got a different stain because if they go out of the way to specifically say no polyshades I believe them.

If you are hell bent on using it or you already stained the peice do a test on some left over wood. Wait a week and see how it does. If you are like me you cant wait that long.

Its been 6 days so you might have a solution already.

Mix that stuff well if you get a lump that dosent get any hardner you have to get the stuff out and put on an entire new layer. Their 800 number has real people answering and they are a lot of help with specifics.

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Watson

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351 days ago

Thanks for the help Charlie… and you’re right Mirror Coat is freak’n awesome!!! And you’re right again I couldn’t wait that long… and I had already stained the arm rests… But it works… I didn’t use the polyshades but i did use an old prob.. 15yr old can of minwax stain with poly in it… same stuff just older will a less cool name!!! The Bar has topped all my expectaions!!! I’ll get the pictures up soon!!

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