We covered good ground in our last topic: “The best spray equipment to use for water based finishes.” Your responses were excellent! Today, let’s answer the next obvious question: Can a water based finish be brush applied? Yes, they can! It’s true: many water based formulas are engineered strictly for spray application. But others, like […]
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We’ve reached the final two steps of my Troubleshooting Cheat Sheet (totally new tips/topics will follow, I promise). Thanks to Rob C. and Anthony D. for your blog comments on last week’s subject: “Compatibility of Primers and Pigmented Topcoats”. Today, let’s talk about Step 4: Managing the Drying and Curing of Finished Parts. As finishers
Last week we covered Step 1 (surface preparation) of my troubleshooting “cheat sheet” to help you quickly identify and avoid most finishing problems. (Thank you to Vern W., Lawrence M., Joe K., Michael A., and Bill K. for your blog comments and kind words.) Today, we’ll move on to Step 2: Stain and Topcoat Compatibility.
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A couple weeks ago, I shared tips on adjusting for seasonal weather changes to ensure your finishes come out the way you want. (A big thanks to Brian M., Mike L., Larry M., Chris D., Bob M., Jeff S., and Paul K., who shared their comments and kind words!) Of course, there are plenty other
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Greetings! Jeff Weiss here, owner and formulating chemist at Target Coatings. Over the next few weeks, you will be receiving regular messages from me in the form of “Notes from the Emtech Lab™” emails. Consider them, “expert advice for projects done right.” If you haven’t heard much from me lately, it’s because I’ve been putting
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