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Enduro-Var II Water-Based Urethane Topcoat

General Finishes ar II Water Based Urethane Topcoat

Enduro-Var II is a reformulation of our original oil-modified, ambering, water-based topcoat. It replaces original Endurovar and is made with more than 70% RENEWABLE RESOURCES formulated from sustainable materials that decrease the carbon footprint and is compatible with ALL GF products.

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.

How Do General Finishes Water Based Topcoats Differ?

Enduro 1K Clear Poly Enduro 1K White Poly Enduro Conversion Varnish Enduro Pre Cat Laquer High Performance Water Based Top Coat Water Based Topcoats

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.

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Can Oil and Water Based Products Be Used Over Each Other?*

Compatibility

Yes! But you must follow ONE simple rule to ensure the best possible finish: the underlying finish must be absolutely dry.

My Douglas Fir table has a slight pinkish cast. How can I tone down the pink and still maintain a light stain color?

Color correction (toning)

First, test your surface to get a sense for the color present in the wood. To do this, wipe the surface down with mineral spirits (if you are expecting to use an oil finish) or plain water (if you are expecting to use a water based finish). See the following GF video demonstration for a better understanding of this process.

Next, apply product. Here are two recipes for a lightly stained look:

Which Topcoat Should I Choose?

Arm-R-Seal Enduro Tintable 2K Clear Poly Enduro 1K Clear Poly Enduro 1K White Poly Enduro-Var Exterior Stains & Topcoats High Performance Water Based Top Coat Water Based Topcoats Compatibility

General Finishes offers a complete coatings system with a finish for every objective.

*Can I Apply Water and Oil Based Products on the Same Project?

Compatibility

Yes! But you must follow a few simple rules to be sure you achieve the best possible finish.

Why does Enduro-Var clog up in my spray gun during use?

Enduro-Var Repairing & Trouble Shooting Water Based Finishes

Enduro-Var sprays beautifully if the gun is absolutely clean and does not have any other finish residue. Proper cleaning with acetone followed with hot water should purge the fluid passage. Enduro-Var itself will not cause gun failure.

Another possibility is the power of the gun. Some of the lower quality guns can overheat causing the product to cure in the gun - they need a rest once in a while if you are using them all day.

Also note that Enduro-Var ADHERES WELL only over WATER STAINS, DYE STAINS, and RAW WOOD.

What are the renewable resources in General Finishes products?

Enduro-Var Exterior Stains & Topcoats Milk Paint Wood Stains (Water Based) Wood Turners Finish Miscellaneous FAQs

Renewable resources are a recent, eco-friendly advancement in the paint and coatings industry.

They are comprised of plant proteins such as corn; as well as conventional and innovative oils derived from plants such as Euphorbia lagascae, Vernonia galamensis from the sunflower family, and Calendula officinalis, aka marigold.