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Yes, these finishes will darken with age, even if stored in plastic cans that allow light to filter in. However, this will not harm performance if properly stored after opening. Here are some steps to store oil finishes.

1. Decant the amount you'll need into a foil covered bowl and reseal your can right away.
2. Be sure to REALLY clean the chime and the lid of the can to assure a tight seal.
3. Use Bloxygen to help remove excess oxygen from your can of finish to help preserve it longer.
4. Store your sealed cans upside down.

As the Gel Stain is used, the volume of stain in the can is displaced with air, causing the stain to start curing. Gel Stains harden up more quickly than liquid oil stains for all the reasons folks love them - the extra colorants and solids within the stain that provide such great coverage also harden up more quickly than other stains.

During storage, the oxygen or moisture that's sealed in the container continues to cure and thicken your stored product, ruining the leftovers. Here are some tips to ensure your Gel Stain remains in great working condition.

Either bristle or foam brushes will work well with Milk Paint and Top Coat. The folks at GF might use several types of brushes for a project.

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Yes. Cedar naturally contains oil, which prevents a finish from polymerizing (cross-linking or attaching together), slowing down the dry time.

Wiping with mineral spirits prior to application will help. Increase dry times as well. Regarding prep-sanding Cedar for a finish, sand to 180-220 because it is extremely soft wood.

1. Spray your project inside and out with Ozuim Sanitizer.
2. Place a box or bowl of charcoal briquettes inside your project.
3. Cover your entire project with plastic and let it sit for 24 hours.
4. Clean your project with a Scotch-Brite pad and a 50/50 mix of denatured alcohol and water.
5. Sand the surface with a 150-grit or 180-grit sanding pad. We recommend Softback Sanding Sponges.
6. If there is still a bit of lingering odor, a coat of shellac may help.

We recommend the following technique:

1. Spray your project inside and out with Ozium Sanitizer.
2. Place a box or bowl of charcoal briquettes inside your project.
3. Cover your entire project with plastic and let it sit for 24 hours.
4. Clean your project with a Scotch Brite pad and a 50/50 mix of denatured alcohol and water. 
5. Sand the surface with a 150 or 180 grit sanding pad. We recommend Softback Sanding Sponges.
6. If there is still lingering odor, a coat of shellac may help.