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Offline Biggamefish

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Oil based/water based Poly
« on: February 05, 2013, 08:24:00 AM »
I see that most of you guys are using a water based poly.  What is the reasoning for this?
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Re: Oil based/water based Poly
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2013, 08:49:00 AM »
No chemical smell and a lot less volatile.
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Offline J.T.

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Re: Oil based/water based Poly
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2013, 09:10:00 AM »
better finish no yellowing, easier clean up, and seems to dry quicker
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Re: Oil based/water based Poly
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2013, 02:03:00 PM »
agreed.....
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Offline Ibow

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Re: Oil based/water based Poly
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2013, 02:53:00 PM »
No odor, easy cleanup.
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Offline Easykeeper

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Re: Oil based/water based Poly
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2013, 05:56:00 PM »
For me it's mainly that the water based doesn't yellow over time and turn my white cap into a cream cap.  The yellowing is kind of nice over any wood stain though so if you don't use white it probably doesn't matter.

The no-smell trait is nice too.  I'm not sure if the oil offers better protection, but the water base seems to hold up well.
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Offline Mushin

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Re: Oil based/water based Poly
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2013, 07:50:00 PM »
The only problem i've found with water based is on very dark wood it has a slight milky look.Thats furniture not bows though.
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Offline Knawbone

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Re: Oil based/water based Poly
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2013, 08:01:00 PM »
I find the water based poly holds up against wear much better than wipe on Min Wax poly, plus the other benefits already stated.I use Zinsser ultimate poly.
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Re: Oil based/water based Poly
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2013, 09:44:00 PM »
I like the water based poly-no stink and plenty tough.
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Re: Oil based/water based Poly
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2013, 10:01:00 PM »
Mushin, it looks milky on dark stained arrows too, the MW polycrylic does any way.

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