Using WATCO Wipe-On Poly

This is my first time using WATCO Wipe-On Polyurethane. I'm applying it to poplar wood with a blue paper shop towel by "Scott" towels. I prefer to use paper shop towels over cloth towels because I just throw them away and don't have to worry about washing finish out of a cloth rag.

*Some people say you have to be very careful throwing away oil soaked rags as they have been known to spontaneously cumbust. I put them in a metal trashcan with a lid.

This product is thicker than other brands I've used. The viscosity thick like honey or maple syrup.

Pros: Goes on nice and thick in one coat.

Cons: If you prefer several thin coats, you might prefer to water it down with mineral spirits or try a different brand.

FROM THE MANUFACTURER
Watco 1 Qt. Satin Wipe-On Polyurethane provides the protection of a polyurethane finish in a formula that is hand-applied and wiped onto wood. Wipe on surfaces to get into areas that are difficult to reach with traditional brush-on polyurethane. Clear finish protects wood furniture and other interior wood surfaces from water, liquids, chemicals, stains and other wear from use.

Ideal for providing a clear wood finish on interior wood projects and applications including wood furniture, doors, paneling and other intricate wood pieces

Covers up to 75 sq. ft., apply at least 3 coats on surfaces
Satin sheen adds a low luster finish to interior wood surfaces
Durable formula features a classic hand rubbed look
Oil-based formula offers stain resistance over stained, painted or bare interior wood surfaces
Wipe-on and apply to surfaces using a clean, lint-free cotton cloth
Dries to the touch in 2-4 hours and recoat within 4-6 hours
Cleans up with mineral spirits
Online price includes a PaintCare fee in the following states: CA, CO, CT, MN, OR, RI and VT
California residents see Prop 65 WARNINGS

[PCPAyLOAD]

Beautiful! I'm working on a guitar pedal board for my brother for Christmas made of Flame Cherry for northen Michigan. Im pretty good with brush on poly but with all the cutouts on the pedal board, wipe-on seemed like the best choice. And dry and hardening time are so much faster. Thanks for the vid. You do nice work!

[budlloyd]

beautiful, I feel like poplar is an underrated wood

[adamkoepke]

How do you mix this poly since it says you’re not supposed to shake it?

[tacuvo]

Mine keeps on sticking every time I apply it. I’ve used it before and never had thst issue