Members Kustom Posted August 31, 2009 Members Report Posted August 31, 2009 I have switched back from spirit dies to eco-flo stains for my current projects and have been spraying them with satin sheen but the stain is not water resistant and comes off when I check them with a little water on a paper towel. What kind of finish should I be using? I tried carnuba wax and Skidmore's and it didn't help. Thanks, Steve Quote
Members CitizenKate Posted August 31, 2009 Members Report Posted August 31, 2009 The two products I've gotten the best results from are: - Bee Natural Leather Finish - Kiwi Neutral shoe polish These two are easy to apply to water-based dyes, and provide very good protection from moisture. I have tried the carnauba cream, but had problems applying it and it didn't protect as well as the others. Tan-kote applies easily to water-based dyes, but doesn't protect as well as a wax finish. (I still use it to mix with my antique.) Kate I have switched back from spirit dies to eco-flo stains for my current projects and have been spraying them with satin sheen but the stain is not water resistant and comes off when I check them with a little water on a paper towel. What kind of finish should I be using? I tried carnuba wax and Skidmore's and it didn't help. Thanks, Steve Quote
Members Kustom Posted August 31, 2009 Author Members Report Posted August 31, 2009 The two products I've gotten the best results from are: - Bee Natural Leather Finish - Kiwi Neutral shoe polish These two are easy to apply to water-based dyes, and provide very good protection from moisture. I have tried the carnauba cream, but had problems applying it and it didn't protect as well as the others. Tan-kote applies easily to water-based dyes, but doesn't protect as well as a wax finish. (I still use it to mix with my antique.) Kate Thanks Kate I will give those a try. What's strange is the Skidemore's should work, it has Bee's wax in it. Maybe I need to let it set longer and give it two coats. Steve Quote
Members CitizenKate Posted August 31, 2009 Members Report Posted August 31, 2009 I've never tried Skidmore's. How are you applying it? Kate Quote
Members Kustom Posted August 31, 2009 Author Members Report Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) I've never tried Skidmore's. How are you applying it? Kate With a cloth. I'm using the Skidmore's conditioner, not the waterproofing that's almost all bee's wax. Edited August 31, 2009 by Kustom Quote
Members Kustom Posted August 31, 2009 Author Members Report Posted August 31, 2009 Kate, I ordered some Bee Natural Finish, it should be here in a couple days. How do you apply it? I was thinking about spraying it like I do with Satin Sheen. Quote
Members CitizenKate Posted August 31, 2009 Members Report Posted August 31, 2009 Kate, I ordered some Bee Natural Finish, it should be here in a couple days. How do you apply it? I was thinking about spraying it like I do with Satin Sheen. I spray it on full-strength with a single-action sprayer, and that works great. I apply multiple (usually 3) light coats, with about 5 minutes between each coat, then let it sit for an hour or two. Lightly buff with a soft cloth, then watch it glow! With a cloth. I'm using the Skidmore's conditioner, not the waterproofing that's almost all bee's wax. Oh - lol, that might be why it doesn't work too well. I'm going to have to try the waterproofing one of these days... Kate Quote
Members Kustom Posted September 1, 2009 Author Members Report Posted September 1, 2009 I spray it on full-strength with a single-action sprayer, and that works great. I apply multiple (usually 3) light coats, with about 5 minutes between each coat, then let it sit for an hour or two. Lightly buff with a soft cloth, then watch it glow! Oh - lol, that might be why it doesn't work too well. I'm going to have to try the waterproofing one of these days... Kate Thanks for the info. That's exactly how I will do it then. The Skidmore's I have says that it will built up waterproofing with repeat applications. I guess I didn't repeat it enough. Steve Quote
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