Question 1

How do i apply material

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I've used this on several guitars (including mahogany, spruce, padauk, bubinga). After sanding, I apply any stain I might want. Usually, I just use Minwax natural to add depth with not much color. I follow that with a coat of Zinsser Wax Free Seal Coat, diluted 50:50 with denatured alcohol. After a light sanding I do 2 or 3 coats of Aquacoat, using either a motel keycard as a spatula or just rub it in while wearing nitrile gloves, making sure to wipe off the excess to minimizing sanding. After it's dry, I lightly sand it, looking carefully for any spots that had build up, and finish it off with a dozen plus light coats of aerosol Deft Lacquer (gloss of your choice).

Question 2

If this has a jello consistency, how will it stay in place when applying it to my upper cabinet frames?  Won't it run off a bit?

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Yeah, it will stay in place in a vertical application. Even upside down.  It's way thicker than Jello. More like vasoline once spread.  Once any stain or sealer is applied, I add a coat of gloss finish.  Then, you can really see the pores or tear out your trying to fill.  Add a the aquacoat, let it dry (20 minutes or so), sand, and repeat a few times.  Then, proceed with finishing.  Works great.

Question 3

I have old polyurethaned oak cabinets.  Do I clean, sand prime cabinets first then apply aqua coat or is the process reversed?

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The most successful process for refinishing your cabinets with Aqua Coat Grain Filler would be as follows.
   1  We highly recommend you do this process completely to the end on the back of a drawer to help you assure success. 
   2  Sand with 220 grit sand paper.  Wipe down with a dampwater paper towel or old t-shirt. Do not use tack rags. they  contain oils or wax
   3  De gloss
   4  On your sample drawer back, apply 2 coats of Aqua Coat Grain Filler with a credit card. bondo blade, rag for curves. Lightly sanding with a 320-400 grit paper in between coats.  You are not sanding it down, you are not sanding it off, the only reason you sand is to form a better bond between coats. Only sand immediately before applying the next coat.
 5 for testing purposes On half of this drawer back apply a third coat. When you have completely gone through the testing process you will be able to decide if you need 2 or 3 coats.  Lightly sand 3rd coat with 320-400 immediately before applying primer.
 6 Apply 2 coats of a high build primer water based, oil based, solvent based
 7 Apply 2 coats of a quality paint. water based. oil based, solvent based

To save an immense amount of time we highly recommend going completely through the testing process to see if you need 2 coats or 3 and  have confidence in your process.

Question 4

Have you had any problems when filling in deeper gouges or chip out?  I have used another product and it left the areas white when it dried.

Accepted Answer

If you left areas white then you applied it to thick. It is a pore and grain filler. Not a deep gouge filler. If you would like to touch up deeper indentations add a little sawdust from the piece you are working on to the grain filler.

Surface Recommendation	Wood
Material	Water, Oil, Solvent
Item dimensions L x W x H	12.1 x 12.2 x 10.9 Centimeters
Item Weight	998 g
Liquid Volume	1 Quarts
Manufacturer	Aqua Coat
Global Trade Identification Number	00748252493514
UPC	748252493514
Country of Origin	USA
Item model number	300-00-02-1
Product Dimensions	12.07 x 12.19 x 10.92 cm; 997.9 g
ASIN	B00LEFQEQE

Aqua Coat Clear Wood Grain Filler Qt

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