America's Leading Manufacturer of Innovative Water-Based Wood Finishes
General Finishes water-based Enduro Pre-Cat Lacquer clear-drying wood finish uses new technology in the polymer manufacturing process. This unique formula produces a smaller and smoother particle, translating into a big increase in film clarity.
John Mosconi of Sting King Lutherie in Akron, Ohio takes us on his journey of refinishing this mandola.
Step 1: Prep and Sealing
General Finishes Enduro line of water-based coatings is formulated for professional, industrial and OEM for operations. Comprehensive videos for each product are available on YouTube, and comparison charts at www.GeneralFinishes.com.
GF recommends using the least expensive product that will provide the needed performance characteristics. We offer a range of products designed for professional spray applications and brush-on finishes for consumer use.
General Finishes industrial/professional Enduro Water-based Tintable 2K coatings are ideally qualified for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) production, which requires functional properties that are essential to the performance and durability of industrial, transportation, and durable consumer products. In addition to our line of stock Enduro finishes, General Finishes can custom-make coatings for your specific OEM objectives.
General Finishes is proud and honored to be featured in the August 2015 issue of Woodworker's Journal. Michael Dresdner, a nationally known finishing expert, highlights the advantagous of GF water based products in his article (below
ROUGH, DRY SURFACE
This is called dry spray. You may have sprayed too lightly.
Re-sand the finish with 320-grit sandpaper and apply a heavier coat. Keep your gun at 6-8" from the surface.
Enduro White Poly is a professional high-solids, tintable, pigmented water-based wood finish engineered for cabinets and millwork. White Poly is a PFAS-free coating. Use over Enduro White Undercoat or Enduro Stain Blocker is recommended.
General Finishes Professional Enduro White Undercoat is similar to General Finishes Sanding Sealer with the addition of white colorant to provide a primer undercoat for white/off-white wood finishes. Want to tint to a darker color? Use Enduro Deep Base Primer instead.
Enduro Water-Based Conversion Varnish
Enduro Water Based Stain Blocker Primer
Enduro Water-Based Tintable 2K White Poly
Enduro Water-Based Pro Series White Polyurethane
Hard Wax Oil & Hardener
Gel Stains
Water-Based Wood Stain
Pro Image Flooring Topcoat
Jen Poly Brushes
Stir Stix
Ultraflex Softback Sanding Sponge
MSDS NCO Catalyst
