Wipe on poly

[MR2MAN]

I tried woe on poly the other day on a bottle stopper. 3-4 coats applied with a rag. All of the applications dried in minutes, but the last one was still tacky after a couple of days!! What is up with that? (applied with shop rags, let to sit for period of time)

 

[broitblat]

How much time did you leave between applications? I've found it needs 3-4 hours in between coats (even if it feels dry).

Do you sand between coats?

-Barry

 

[Wildman]

Directions may say 2 to 3 hour drying time before reapplying. That is under ideal temperature, humidity, and using fresh poly. Have to adjust for temperature & humidity in your area may need additional drying time. Also, did you mix before using?

 

[opfoto]

I have used wipe on poly for pens and stoppers.....

when I dip them... I wait a week between each of 2 coats

when I wipe them .....I wait 24 hrs in between each of 5 coats

I made hangers from threaded rods for the pens... so I do 3-4 at a time

I made a drying rack with dowels for the stoppers to dry on.

I am in no hurry and I pay extra for the patience.

YMMV