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BobW

06/12/08

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Curious to see if anyone has used the store bought (ACE, Home Depot, etc.) Poly Urethanes to clear coat a laminate stock? I tried it a number of years ago and it didn't turn out too bad. I have a new stock coming and trying to either find someone that will clear coat it for me or try it myself without a sprayer using rags and/or brushes.

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Bob

FALPhil

06/12/08

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As long as you use a high quality brush and a urethane that is not water based, you are good to go. I have done several stocks with urethane and the only complaint I have is that it is harder to touch up urethane than it is tung oil when you get a scratch or a ding.

TRECustom

06/12/08

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BobW, I use MinWax urethane spar varnish in a spray can with good results. Also use MinWax wiping urethane. Works good in opened up barrel channels among other things. Wouldn't be without either one.

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brfun

06/12/08

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I have also used spray Min Wax urethane spar varnish. lots of thin coats as per directions. Then I wet sanded with 2500 grit and hand polished with Meguiars scratch remover paste wax. when wet sanding I also add a little dish washing soap to the water. it seems to help.
Brian

Preacher

06/14/08

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All those store bought Urethanes will turn a stock a nasty yellow color over time.
Auto clear coat will not effect the color, and will last longer, and is easy to touch up if needed....

Moderator

06/14/08

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The stock in this photo was gray and black BEFORE I used MinWax "satin" urethane. It definitely went yellow/green after many coats.

The gun doesn't look bad now, but it is definitely NOT a gray/black stock any more!!

Only clear coat for me from now on....

NorCalMikie

06/15/08

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Automotive Clear Coat!

No color change and tough as nails.
Hit your local body shop when they're shooting clear coat if you're not set up to spray.

brfun

06/15/08

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A few yeas ago there was a Auto paint store hear the would would mix what you want and put in an aerosol can for small small like stocks. haven't checked lately so I don't know if they still offer it or not. Might be worth checking into for another option if you aren't set up to spray.
I have also bought Auto clear at the parts house and had limited success.
Brian

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