Wipe on Poly

[loz]

Hi,

I read lots on the American sites about "Wipe on Poly" - giving results like,

Anyone know what it might be called over here ( UK/ Ireland ) , and if i could get it in say B&Q ?

Thanks

Loz

 

[Anonymous]

Hi Loz,

Is this one of those Osmo oils? If so they are advertised in the mags.

http://www.osmouk.com/osmopolyx.cfm?chapter=29

Never tried them though.

Dave

 

[cornucopia]

hi loz i dont know for sure but it looks like a polyuratheane varnish finish- i imagine you would have to seal the wood then thin the first coat by 10% then apply one or two more top coats de-nibbing between coats.

just a guess based on experince from my day job.

 

[cornucopia]

Hi Loz,

Is this one of those Osmo oils? If so they are advertised in the mags.

http://www.osmouk.com/osmopolyx.cfm?chapter=29

Never tried them though.

Dave

I have treated a pine 3 storey staircase in osmo polyx oil- great product-very hard wearing, but no u.v resistance

 

[wizer]

This is one of the American brand Wipe on Poly's. It's used by The WoodWhisperer and can be bought in the UK here:

http://www.generalfinishes.co.uk/index. ... ore&CID=18

Or I think Classic Hand Tools sell it.

 

[Daven]

I think it is this
Not sure if you can get it over here though!

Dave

 

[Hans]

We had an American woodturner in our Dutch group for a couple of years.
He didn't like the finishes that were available in Holland. For a high gloss finish he preferred to spray poly-urethane. Having a relation in the business I could get him a couple of 'poly' spraycans.
For results look here and here
Difficult to make a decent picture!

I think wipe-on poly is a poly-urethane lacquer possibly mixed with some oil.

Hans

 

[Jenx]

What do people think of the finish ?
Personally - I think thats absolutely stunning.
Jaw-droppingly so, in fact 8) 8) 8) 8)

 

[cornucopia]

I dont like it- i think it looks like plastic- i only like a gloss finish on very small dark woods- I prefer a natural looking matt or satin on everything else.

 

[Paul.J]

Yes the few pieces that i have made with a highish gloss wax finish people said that they didn't like it."Feels plasticy"
Meself i prefer the natural wood feel/finish
But if someone would asked for a finish like that than it would have to be done.

 

[johnny.t.]

I'm with corny and paul on that one, I dont much like it, looks thick and plasticy(which I guess it is.)

 

[Bodrighy]

I am onother one who isn't keen on this level of gloss as it looks plasticy to me as well. Having said that I do tend to use wax polish on most things though how glossy uit is depends on how much it's buffed up afterwards. I find that the feel of something is just as important and in my rustic type of turning the contrast between the ultra smooth and the rougher natural part works.

Pete

 

[glenn lucas]

Hi loz,

Just out of interest I would safely say it is a finish that would be frowned upon by the majority of top turners.
I personally prefer a satin finish with a sheen rather than a shine.
One other thing is that if your tool and sanding finish are not perfect this will act as a magnifying glass. You can also end up with very obvious brush strokes or cloth marks in the finish.
If you prefer a high gloss a spray gun is probably the best way to get an even finish. This is only an opinion and everybody has a different taste which is the way it should be. Most of the work made by Ed Moultrop in the USA had a finish like the one shown and he was very successful in his career.

Regards

Glenn

 

[wizer]

I do agree that it looks a bit plasticy. You can get matt poly's which look a bit better. I was actually reading about finishes for turning today and it looks like Lacquer is a good way to finish things that need some protection. The thing I don't like about oils is they tend to give woods a yellowy tint. A Lacquer out retain the natural colour of the timber.

 

[cornucopia]

I do agree that it looks a bit plasticy. You can get matt poly's which look a bit better. I was actually reading about finishes for turning today and it looks like Lacquer is a good way to finish things that need some protection. The thing I don't like about oils is they tend to give woods a yellowy tint. A Lacquer out retain the natural colour of the timber.

not all oils Tom- but yes some can.

 

[greggy]

I think it is this
Not sure if you can get it over here though!

Dave

loz dave is right, thats the one. its made by the sherwin-williams co who is just about to take over ronseal. and no you cannot buy it over here.that said all wipe on poly is,,, thinned down polyuarethane, probably 50/50 but its no good on oily woods. hope this helps.

 

[TEP]

If you browse the sites of our turning brothers across the pond they all seem to like this sort of finish. The glossier the better as far as they are concerned. I'm like most this side I prefer a sheen rather than a gloss.

Mind you as Glen said you can't get away with the slightest mistake with a gloss finish, it will show up. :twisted:

 

[shedhead]

I also think that the gloss finish is OTT. My own thoughts are that the best way to show off the natural grain and colour of woods is best kept simple.

 

[PowerTool]

I also think that the gloss finish is OTT. My own thoughts are that the best way to show off the natural grain and colour of woods is best kept simple.

Seconded (or thirded,or fifthed,wherever we are round to :lol: )

Some items suit a shiny finish,but even then I prefer a more normal finish that has been buffed to shine more.

Andrew