Accelerator is an additive that decreases dry time of General Finishes water-based products, which is helpful in humid conditions where dry time is normally extended. Available in gallons and 16 ounce sizes.
We love the look of this coffee table done by Joe Stromski. He took General Finishes Java Gel Stain and used a sprayer to apply the finish. He also used Enduro Pre-Cat to seal in that great color.
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Refinishing furniture in a space that is below or above the 65*-75* F range can lead to problems, and a space below 55* F is definitely too cold. One issue caused by cold temperatures is the development of dimples in the finish called "Orange Peel".
Check out this mention of General Finishes's Enduro Extender in Family Handyman Magazine, July/August 2013. Thanks for the shout-out, familyhandyman.com.
Enduro-Var sprays beautifully if the gun is absolutely clean and does not have any other finish residue. Proper cleaning with acetone followed with hot water should purge the fluid passage. Enduro-Var itself will not cause gun failure.
Another possibility is the power of the gun. Some of the lower quality guns can overheat causing the product to cure in the gun - they need a rest once in a while if you are using them all day.
Also note that Enduro-Var ADHERES WELL only over WATER STAINS, DYE STAINS, and RAW WOOD.
John Mosconi of Sting King Lutherie in Akron, Ohio takes us on his journey of refinishing this mandola.
Step 1: Prep and Sealing
Extender is a wetting additive used to improve flow and leveling and slow the drying time of any water-based stain, topcoat or glaze, which is helpful in hot, dry conditions.
The Restoration Hardware look is fantastic, but the price can definitely be a turn off. But GF has good news! Anastasia Vintage has come up with a technique to acheive a Restoration Hardware inspired look using General Finishes products.
Enduro-Var II is a reformulation of our original oil-modified, ambering, water-based topcoat. It replaces original Endurovar and is made with more than 70% RENEWABLE RESOURCES formulated from sustainable materials that decrease the carbon footprint and is compatible with ALL GF products.