Can someone explain, step by step, how to apply conversion varnish to teak?
Can someone explain, step by step, how to apply conversion varnish to teak?
Steven,
I've never used it on teak, but I spray about 10-15 gallons of Conversion varnish a month. Assuming this is for an indoor project, I would sand to 120, spray heavy coat of CV. Sand back heay after 30 mins to 1 hr. with 220. Blow off/tack. Spray heavy coat of CV. Let dry 30 mins. Spray final coat of CV. If you can't get the final coat on within 4 hrs. I would scuff with a purple scotchbrite pad.
Others may suggest sanding past 120, but I've found with a heavy 2nd and 3rd coat the finish should level out and be very smooth.
Good luck.
Do you have to catalize it like a resin?
Originally Posted by Steven Peters
Not sure what that means but if you want to use a conversion varnish you must buy it and a catalyst that you add just before use. the percentage will vary with the product but will probably be in the 2-5% range although I have used catalyzed polyurethanes that catalyze at 50%.
Steve
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Thanks, 2% is pretty close to the resins I'm used to. I've never used any kind of polyurethane though.