General Finishes Water Based Clear High Performance Poly Top Coat

Winner of Fine Woodworking's "Best Overall Choice Award," General Finishes High Performance Topcoat was voted as the hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane topcoat. Please click the below headers to reveal the instructional info for this product. Step 1: Preparation for High Performance Topcoat All wood projects require preparation sanding, and all existing finishes require prep cleaning and sanding. If you skip this critical step, your finish may fail. Preparation for Raw Wood or Raw Wood Projects That Are to be Stained Sanding Schedule: 120-grit followed by 150- or 220-grit sandpaper. Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag. Let dry completely before applying GF product. Do not over-sand with fine-grit sandpapers; this will close and seal the wood grain, preventing ideal color absorption. Do NOT use steel wool with water-based finishes; the particles will get trapped in the finish and rust. Preparation for Projects with a