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Offline Russell S.

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help finishing ipe
« on: November 07, 2009, 08:03:00 PM »
My bow looks great only problem is the spar urethane is still sticky 24 hrs later on top of the ipe (and only the ipe).
what i did,  About 1hr before finishing i wiped it down really good with acetone.  about 10 mins before finishing i hit it again with denatured alcohol.  I never soaked the wood in acetone like i bet i should have prior to using.  

my thoughts on what to do.  First Wait.  I am going to give it another 12 hrs or so to set up.  if it doesn't set i will sand it all off then seal the ipe.  i am considering the old super glue seal, what would you guys recommend?
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Re: help finishing ipe
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2009, 10:06:00 PM »
You could try shellac to seal the ipe first then add whatever finish over that. Try a sample piece first to be sure it is compatible. Shellac generally sticks to anything and dries quickly.
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Offline bubby

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Re: help finishing ipe
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2009, 12:28:00 AM »
on my boo backed ipe I used tung oil, rubbed it on super thin and it dryed just fine. got 5 coats on intwo days in the summer

Offline Jeremy

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Re: help finishing ipe
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2009, 09:45:00 AM »
Pat beat me to it.  Shellac to seal it then whatever topcoat you want.
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Offline ocd

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Re: help finishing ipe
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2009, 09:40:00 PM »
you could use super glue to seal the wood first then use the spar.

Offline Russell S.

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Re: help finishing ipe
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2009, 10:01:00 PM »
its got shellac on it now.  sanding it back down hurt my pride pretty bad!!!  seems to be seting up.
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Online Sam Harper

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Re: help finishing ipe
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2009, 08:26:00 AM »
I use Deft in a spray can.  It'll dry within 15 minutes or so.  You can put on two coats, and then any finish you want on top of that.
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Re: help finishing ipe
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2009, 07:47:00 PM »
Spray lacquer by Min wax will dry, or you can seal it with CA (super glue) and finish it with whatever afterwards.
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