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Offline youngbowyer33

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Does polyurethane work on ipe if you degrease it first?
« on: June 21, 2018, 03:53:47 pm »
Hello. I was reading that a lot of people seal ipe first with shellac then use other finishes. Does anyone have any experience using polyurethane after wiping the bow down with mineral spirits or rubbing alcohol?

I don't want to buy a can of shellac just to use for a few coats.

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Offline hoosierf

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Re: Does polyurethane work on ipe if you degrease it first?
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2018, 07:38:48 am »
I’d go with boiled linseed oil or tung oil then johnson’s wax. Polish it with a piece of paper bag to finish and she’ll shine right up. Then you don’t need to worry about adhesion and the finish is easily refreshed or repaired down the road.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Does polyurethane work on ipe if you degrease it first?
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2018, 10:40:57 am »
I suggest Helmsman clear satin in a rattle can, you will have no problems and will never have to touch it again.
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Re: Does polyurethane work on ipe if you degrease it first?
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2018, 10:41:20 am »
Don't degrease it, that only draws more oil to the surface.
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Offline leonwood

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Re: Does polyurethane work on ipe if you degrease it first?
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2018, 01:59:03 pm »
No need to degrease before finishing, just sand and put your finish on. I tried dozens of different finishes. Poly, waterbased, acrylic, etc... they all work fine on ipe
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Offline youngbowyer33

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Re: Does polyurethane work on ipe if you degrease it first?
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2018, 03:31:13 pm »
Ok thanks, I'll go ahead and try the poly like normal
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