Tools & Materials
Zar - Zar Ultra Max Wipe-On Poly
Hybrid oil-water mix
Dec 04, 2014
Too Sticky
Street price/qt.: $36 (Not available in quart size; $18/pint)
Coats needed – wiping: 4
Coats needed – brushing: 5
Surface quality – wiping: Poor
Surface quality – brushing: Poor
Shimmer/depth*: Fair
Figure**: Very good
Scratch test: Excellent
Comments: Hybrid oil-water mix. Too sticky for wiping evenly, and brushed-on coats became a mass of fish-eyes (dimples).
*Tested on cherry
**Tested on curly maple
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