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Old 06-15-2010, 12:12 PM   #1
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Zinsser Seal Coat

Based on a recommendation, I mixed a 60/40 solution of Seal Coat & Mineral Spirits as a sealer. Dries very quickly. I'm using this on my protos. I've been soaking hard maple & yellow birch in it for about 6 minutes. It's dry within about 90 minutes.

I probably should have used denatured alcohol to cut it, as that is the base.

Anyone else try this stuff?
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Old 06-15-2010, 12:48 PM   #2
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I am curious to hear your results....is it pricey?
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Old 06-15-2010, 12:53 PM   #3
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It's ~$8.00/qt.

A tall, 9.5" pickle jar cost about $20 to fill ($12.00 for 1.5 qts of Seal Coat, $7.00 for a quart of Mineral Spirits).
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Old 06-15-2010, 01:40 PM   #4
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it says under all clear coats. doesnt say anything about paint. my experience with shellac is it alligators over time . especially with other finishes over it.
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Old 06-15-2010, 01:50 PM   #5
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it says under all clear coats. doesnt say anything about paint. my experience with shellac is it alligators over time . especially with other finishes over it.
What is "alligators"?
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Old 06-15-2010, 08:52 PM   #6
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like a crackle finish.
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Old 06-16-2010, 06:10 AM   #7
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Seal coat is dewaxed shellac and is alcohol(denatured)based and doesn't "mix" with mineral spirits.It is only guaranteed under clear coats for interior applications.Shellac simply is not made for any type of exterior application,it doesn't play well with moisture and temp changes.Using it as a sealer on plugs is asking for failure.

You need to use some type of oil based product.I personally like a 60/40 mix of Penetrol and Naphtha.It ain't gonna dry as quick as shellac but it will actually seal the wood.
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Old 06-16-2010, 03:04 PM   #8
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Seal coat is dewaxed shellac and is alcohol(denatured)based and doesn't "mix" with mineral spirits.It is only guaranteed under clear coats for interior applications.Shellac simply is not made for any type of exterior application,it doesn't play well with moisture and temp changes.Using it as a sealer on plugs is asking for failure.

You need to use some type of oil based product.I personally like a 60/40 mix of Penetrol and Naphtha.It ain't gonna dry as quick as shellac but it will actually seal the wood.
Isn't BINS primer shellac-based? I understand a lot of people prime with that.
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