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Throwback Thursday

polaroid photos of when George and Rob first purchased General Finishes in 1984
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It's Throwback Thursday! We're taking you all the way back to the totally rad year of 1984, when George Adams (he does exist!) purchased General Finishes. Operations officially began in December of 1985 with only two employees - George and Rob - and state of the art equipment!

Getting to know Chelsea Hooper of Red Poppy Pickin' by Chelsea's Creations

newspaper article "Getting to know chelsea L. Hooper" owner of Red Poppy Pickin'
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Recently Chelsea L Hopper was recently featured in the Richmond Times dispatch newspaper for her astounding success as a business owner.  Chelsea will be soon expanding her once 2000 sq foot store front to 7000 sq feet!

*How Can I Buff Enduro-Var Gloss to a Higher Gloss?

Enduro-Var Buffing Out the Final Coat of Finish

Contributed by Jeff Jewitt of Homestead Finishing Supplies

Day 1:

  • Prep sand the wood with 220-grit sandpaper.
  • Spray a wet coat of General Finishes Enduro-Var Gloss and dry for 2 hours.
  • Level sand with 320-grit sandpaper.
  • Spray a second wet coat and dry for 2 hours.
  • Lightly sand with 320-grit sandpaper.
  • Spray a third wet coat and allow to dry overnight.

Day 2:

How do I repair a section that I have buffed through using Enduro-Var over an epoxy on a guitar

Enduro-Var Repairing & Trouble Shooting Water Based Finishes Luthiers Buffing Out the Final Coat of Finish

Our first concern is the use of the epoxy. Although you have may had success with this process previously, we do not recommend the use of Enduro-Var with epoxy or any oil based products. Enduro-Var works well on its own or with GFs water based finishes. There is a great possibility that future finishes can fail.

*Can I Use Orange Oil To Rub or Buff a Finish To a High Gloss?

Orange Oil Buffing Out the Final Coat of Finish

Rubbing or Buffing out a Finish:

*How Do I Buff Out High Performance Water Based Topcoat to a High Gloss?

High Performance Water Based Top Coat Satin Finishing Wax Buffing Out the Final Coat of Finish

There are several techniques by Jeff Jewitt of Homestead Finishing Products:

DRY BUFF WITH MIRKA ROYAL MICRO PAPER

Using Mirka Royal Micro sandpaper, always start with 1500-grit sandpaper. Begin with a small area, make 2-3 passes, then evaluate results. Go to a heavier grit if surface irregularities are not fully removed. Finish with 1500-grit paper.

Refinished Mandola with General Finished Enduro -Var Water Based Polyurethane

mandola refinished using general finishes enduro
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John Mosconi of Sting King Lutherie in Akron, Ohio takes us on his journey of refinishing this mandola.

Step 1: Prep and Sealing

Enduro Water-Based White Undercoat

General Finishes Enduro Water Based White Primer Enduro White Undercoat, Gallon

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.

Gel Topcoat: Oil Based Urethane

General Finishes Satin Oil Based Gel Topcoat, Quart

Gel Satin Topcoat has been a long-time favorite finish of woodworkers, with a heavy-duty oil-and-urethane base that produces a beautiful, hand-rubbed look. Gel Satin Topcoat has a thick consistency, so there are no drips, or runs.

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