I have an unfinished (on the interior) 5-pane, casement, bow window. Here’s my plan: 220 sand, wood conditioner, oil-based stain, spar urethane.
Two panels crank out, and I want to make sure they are protected from moisture. Can I do this process on the part of the window that cranks out and then closes against the frame (there is a strip of seal that it closes on), or will I have an issue with it sticking or ruining the finish?
Thanks!
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Just let the finish cure before you close and lock the window. You'll be fine.
Once the urethane fully cures you shouldn't have trouble with sticking like you would with many paints (called blocking), but oil based varnish takes a long time to cure hard (as opposed to just being dry to touch). Leave the window open at least a crack as long as you can, then apply paste wax (like Johnson's paste wax) to the mating areas and the weatherstripping itself. Don't use automotive wax that contains silicone as it will interfere with future refinishing, but plain paste wax is easily removed with mineral spirits if ever necessary.
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