HOW TO MIX CONVERSION VARNISH, General Finishes strongest clear coat.
- Always wear gloves when working with Conversion Varnish.
- Stir Conversion Varnish in the can to ensure a consistent sheen.
- Use a pour fitting to keep the can clean.
- Only mix what you will use; once Catalyst is added, Conversion Varnish has a limited pot life.
- Mix 1 Part Catalyst to 10 Parts Conversion Varnish, Measured by Weight or Volume.
- Using a power drill with mixing blade, create a vortex in the Conversion Varnish. This vortex is critical to the success of the mix.
- SLOWLY pour Catalyst into Conversion Varnish.
- Continue mixing for 1-2 minutes. Mix for 3 total minutes.
- Allow mixture to rest for 10-15 minutes before spraying.
- Once Catalyzed, Conversion Varnish has a 6-8-hour pot life.
- Conversion Varnish MUST be filtered using a fine filter.
When using pressurized pot spray systems, open the air vent when not in use. If left under pressure, the Conversion Varnish will continue to off-gas, building additional pressure, which will diminish pot life.
Once applied, Conversion Varnish will typically be ready to recoat in 40-60 minutes. Cure time is 7 days.
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