Ken, I use the Waterlox a lot,it's a tung oil blend that's a fairly fast-build oil finish for cabinets and furniture. I have been using it as a sealer for my plugs('cause I have it) under enamel paints. I thin it 50% with VM&P naptha and put them in a closed container (a ziplock baggie will work) to soak 3-4 hrs, wipe them off to dry for a day or so. Sand lightly before paint. The naptha helps it penetrate and 'flashes' off quickly.However naptha is
extremely flammable and has to be used
outside. A safer alternative is Specs. paint thinner, it'll just take longer to dry. Again, be very careful with any type of petroleum solvent/mineral spirits, they're
very flammable!. Also, you have to keep the Waterlox container tightly closed or it'll turn to jelly. Or- an inexpensive interior/exterior polyurethane thinned with specs. as above will work well as a sealer too and is cheaper with a longer shelf life. I've been using Flex Coat rod finish as a finish,again 'cause I have some.Not the toughest around rocks, but o.k..
Capesams- Try Hood Finishing-
www.hoodfinishing.com .
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