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General Finishes Water Based Topcoat Enduro Tintable 2K Clear Polyurethane Enduro Professional Water-Based Tintable 2K Clear Poly general finishes' enduro conversion varnish water based finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Conversion Varnish General Finishes Water Based Clear Polyurethane Topcoat: Enduro Clear Poly Dead Flat Finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Clear Poly General Finishes enduro pre-cat lacquer water based finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Pre-Cat Lacquer General finishes Enduro Pro Series Clear Polyurethane Enduro Water-Based Pro Series Clear Polyurethane
Basic Features
Product Colors
Water White in can (dries clear) Water White in can (dries clear) Water White in can (dries clear)
Base Type
Water Water Water Water Water
Ambering
No No No No No
Sheen
Flat (10 or less),
Satin (25-35),
Semi-Gloss (50-60),
Gloss (90+)
Flat (10 or less),
Satin (25-35),
Semi-Gloss (50-60),
Gloss (80+)
Dead Flat (<5),
Flat (10 or less),
Satin (25-35),
Semi-Gloss (50-60),
Gloss (80+)
Flat (10 or less),
Satin (25-35),
Semi-Gloss (50-60),
Gloss (80+)
Flat (10),
Satin (30),
Semi-Gloss (55)
Interior or Exterior
Interior/Exterior Interior/Exterior Interior only Interior only Interior only
Tintable
Yes No Yes Yes, but not recommended. Yes
Type
Urethane Urethane/Acrylic Blend Urethane/Acrylic Blend Self-crosslinking Acrylic Urethane/Acrylic Blend
Suggested Use

New or remodeled cabinets, furniture, woodwork, pre-primed steel, fiberglass, and exterior projects. If tinting and applying over a painted surface, be sure to prime and test before completing your entire project.

Interior cabinets, trim, doors and furniture. Use over raw, stained or primed wood substrates.

Pro Tips

Force Cure: Allow product to flash for 10 minutes at ambient temperature. INFRARED LAMP / OVEN: Heat surface to 105F/41C. Allow to cool before sanding. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes
between coats.

Contents
Can Sizes
Gallons, 5 Gallon pails Gallons, 5 Gallon pails Gallons, 5 Gallon pails, 55 Gallon drums Gallons, 5 Gallon pails Gallons, 5 Gallon pails, 55 Gallon drums
Coverage
450 sq.ft. (41.81 m²) per Gallon 450 sq.ft. (41.81 m²) per Gallon 450 sq.ft. (41.81 m²) per Gallon 450 sq.ft. (41.81 m²) per Gallon 450 sq.ft. (41.81 m²) per Gallon
Application
Coats
2 - 3 coats 3 coats 3 coats 3 coats
Application Method
Spray Spray Spray Spray Brush, Roll, Spray
Brushable
No No No No Yes
Usable over existing finishes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - see product page application instructions.
Sprayable
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Spray Tip Sizes
HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm HVLP 1.1mm-1.5mm
Air-Assist Airless
375 PSI pump, 20 PSI assist air, .011”-.013” tip 375 PSI pump, 20 PSI assist air, .011"-.013" tip 300 - 400 PSI pump, 20 PSI assist air, .011” - .013” tip
Airless
Fine Finish .007” - .011” Fine Finish .007" - .011" Fine Finish .007” - .011”
Topcoat Required
Self-Sealing Self-Sealing Self-Sealing Self-Sealing N/A
Product
General Finishes Water Based Topcoat Enduro Tintable 2K Clear Polyurethane Enduro Professional Water-Based Tintable 2K Clear Poly general finishes' enduro conversion varnish water based finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Conversion Varnish General Finishes Water Based Clear Polyurethane Topcoat: Enduro Clear Poly Dead Flat Finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Clear Poly General Finishes enduro pre-cat lacquer water based finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Pre-Cat Lacquer General finishes Enduro Pro Series Clear Polyurethane Enduro Water-Based Pro Series Clear Polyurethane
Dry Time
Dry Time - Touch
30+ min. 30+ min. 30+ min. 10+ min. 30+ min.
Dry Time - Recoat
1+ hr 1+ hr 1+ hr 1+ hr 1+ hr
Dry Time - Light Use
N/A 72 hr 7-10 days 7-10 days 7-10 days
Dry Time - Cure
5 days 7 days 21 days 21 days 21 days
Dry Time - Recoat - Applied Over Oil Based Product
72+ hr
Durability
Durability (Highest, High, Medium, Low)
Highest High High Medium Medium
Hardness (Koenig #)
125 95 100 130 104
Wear (Taber #)
35.0 mg loss 20.4 mg loss 35.7 mg loss 94.2 mg loss 88.0 mg loss
Water
5 5 5 5 4
Chemical
101 101 98 89 91
Technical Data
Viscosity
Thick Medium Medium Medium Medium
Viscosity (cPs)
1000-1500 350-450 350-450 350-450 600-800
Solids by Weight and Volume
Solids by Weight
Flat: 33%
Satin: 30%
Semi-Gloss: 28%
Gloss: 28%

Solids by Volume
Flat: 30%
Satin: 28%
Semi-Gloss: 26.5%
Gloss: 26%
Solids by Weight
Flat: 29%
Satin: 28%
Semi-Gloss: 28%
Gloss: 28%

Solids by Volume
Flat: 27%
Satin: 26%
Semi-Gloss: 27%
Gloss: 27%
Solids by Weight
Dead Flat: 33%
Flat: 33%
Satin: 29%
Semi-Gloss: 28%
Gloss: 29%

Solids by Volume
Dead Flat 35%
Flat: 30%
Satin: 26%
Semi-Gloss: 25%
Gloss: 26%
Solids by Weight
Flat: 26%
Satin: 24%
Semi-Gloss: 24%
Gloss: 24%

Solids by Volume
Flat: 24%
Satin: 23%
Semi-Gloss: 23%
Gloss: 23%
30% - 32%, dependent on sheen
Weight Solids
29%
VOC
US VOC
Flat: < 215 g/L
Satin: < 215 g/L
Semi-Gloss: < 200 g/L
Gloss: < 215 g/L
US VOC
Flat: < 210 g/L
Satin: < 210 g/L
Semi-Gloss: < 210 g/L
Gloss: < 210 g/L
US VOC
Dead Flat: < 250 g/L
Flat: < 250 g/L
Satin: < 250 g/L
Semi-Gloss: < 250 g/L
Gloss: < 250 g/L
US VOC
Flat: < 250 g/L
Satin: < 250 g/L
Semi-Gloss: < 250 g/L
Gloss: < 250 g/L
All sheens under 200 g/L.
General Finishes Water Based Topcoat Enduro Tintable 2K Clear Polyurethane Enduro Professional Water-Based Tintable 2K Clear Poly general finishes' enduro conversion varnish water based finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Conversion Varnish General Finishes Water Based Clear Polyurethane Topcoat: Enduro Clear Poly Dead Flat Finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Clear Poly General Finishes enduro pre-cat lacquer water based finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Pre-Cat Lacquer General finishes Enduro Pro Series Clear Polyurethane Enduro Water-Based Pro Series Clear Polyurethane
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