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FAST DRYING
Best reason for using UBOND AP+ finishes is that it dries fast, especially
when compared with brushable varnishes and polyurethanes .
In most cases, a typical UBOND AP+ coating will be dry to the touch in 5 to 10 minutes and can be
handled, sanded, and recoated within an hour. If you spray finish, you will find that drying times for
UBOND AP+ finishes are comparable to those of traditional lacquers and shellac.
Drying times for UBOND AP+ finishes can't be beaten. Even so-called "fast-dry" polyurethanes take at
least an hour to dry to the touch and many more hours before they can be sanded and recoated.
The fast-drying properties of UBONS AP+ give them definite advantages over solvent-based products,
especially when applying them by brush.
First, because UBOND AP+ dries so quickly, the chances of dust settling into the wet finish is
significantly reduced. This mean s you can achieve a better finish with less work and the working
environment doesn't have to be absolutely spotless to get a good finish.
Also, multiple coats of fast -drying finish can be applied quickly. Under the right conditions, it is not
unusual to apply three or four coats of finish in one day.
CLEAR DRYING AND NON YELLOWING
The exceptional clarity of most water based products makes them the ideal choice when you want the
finish to protect the wood but not change its color. UBOND AP+ finishes with great success over
pickled, painted, and colored furniture. Use UBOND AP+ topcoats when trying to match a difficult
shade of stain. Once the color of the stain is right, you don't want to worry about the topcoat changing
its shade by making it darker or more amber in tone. Also, UBOND AP+ won't yellow with age the
way most lacquers and varnishes do, which makes them a good choice for finishing light-colored
woods like ash and maple.
Sanding
With UBOND AP+ finishes, use sandpaper up to120 grit before applying the first coat of finish.
After spraying or wiping on a light coat of water, let the wood sit until dry. On a warm, dry day, wood
that has been given a light misting may be ready to sand in 15 or 20 minutes.
If the application of water is heavier or if the weather is cold or humid, the piece may need to dry for an
hour or two.
e.g.: if dry sanded to 120 grit, you may use 180 grit to smooth the raised grain. However, never wet
sand above 220 grit, since anything finer will not do a good job of removing the stiffened fibers.
The type of paper used when wet sanding is really a matter of personal preference. Use a silicon
carbide paper that is designed for both wet and dry sanding. Often called wet/dry or auto paper, it is
easily recognized by its evenly sized grit and black color.
If you do plan on putting a UBOND AP+ topcoat over an oil-based filler, be sure to let it dry
thoroughly. Wait at least two or three days and, if possible, up to a week before applying the topcoat.
We also recommend applying a coat of dewaxed shellac as a sealer to avoid any potential adhesion
problems. Test a sample piece first before mixing these two products on a completed piece of furniture.
When applying UBOND AP+ topcoats over solvent-based fillers and stains, give the solvent-based
product plenty of time to cure. Keep in mind the difference between cured and dry. A pigmented
stain may be dry to the touch in a matter of a few minutes or hours, but it will not be fully cured until
all of the solvent has evaporated .