What should i finish my rocking chair with?

[eccy_road]

Hello fellow woodworkers.

I am in the final stages of making my contemporary rocking chair and was hoping someone had a good idea for how i can varnish/protect it?
Its made from laminating pieces of plywood (60%), chipboard (35%) and acrylic (5%), so having some plastic might limit my choices?

I've had plasti-cote suggested, a spray on varnish for most surfaces, but have never used it before?

What would be ideal is a semi-gloss finish, very high scratch resistance, for indoor use but if possible also outdoor protection would be great. Any ideas?

And also would a spray finish give a smoother finish than brushed?

 

[PowerTool]

Rustins Plastic Coating will do everything you want,can be cut back from it's slightly glossy finish to a more satin look with wire wool.

Andrew

 

[Woodfinish Man]

Or you can forget the steelwool and go for 35% Satin?

https://vault2.secured-url.com/frenchpo ... quers.html

Ian

 

[eccy_road]

Thanks for the advice.

Ian >
rang up that link you sent but they said it wouldnt be ideal

Andrew>
Cheers for the Rustin's link, after reading they're description it sounds great and I'll probably order from them next few days.

Should I wire wool it when it has totally cured?
Could I then polish it with t-cut ?