Description
Winner of Fine Woodworking’s Best Overall Choice Award, High Performance Top Coat is the hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane top coat on the market today.
It contains a UV Stabilizer to retard the finish from breaking down in sunlight. And with its pure polyurethane durability. This is the most durable product.
Colors: Water White in can (dries crystal clear). Note: Water topcoats can pull tannins, stains and dyes from surfaces that are not properly prepped. Stain blocking primer may be required under white or light colored paints to prevent bleed-through.
Water or Oil: Water Based
Ambering: No
Sheens: Flat (8), Satin (25-35), Semi-Gloss (50-60), Gloss (85+)
Interior/Exterior: Interior only
Product Type: Urethane/ Acrylic Blend
Coats (#): 3 coats
Can Sizes: Pints, Quarts, Gallons, 5 Gallon pails
Coverage: 150 sq. ft/quart, 600 sq. ft/gal
Viscosity: 50-60 sec
Application Method: Brush, Roll or Spray
Brushable: Yes
Sprayable: Yes
Spray Tip Sizes: HVLP .043-.051 Medium Air Cap
DURABILITY
Durability (Highest, High, Medium, Low): High
Hardness (Koeing): 59
Wear (Taber): 34.4 mg loss
Water (5 max): 4
Chemical (105 max): 93
DRY TIME
Dry Time to Touch: 30 min.
Dry Time to Re-coat: 2 hrs.
Dry Time Before Light Use: 7-10 days
Dry Time Until Cured: 21 days
VOC: Low <155 g/L – High <171 g/L
WATER SPILLS AND DAILY USE: Clean water spills up as they occur during regular use and protect from heat. Although General Finishes products are water resistant, they are not impervious to water. Surfaces will not be damaged by spilled water so long as it is cleaned up promptly. We recommend using coasters to protect your wood from standing water and pot holders to protect from heat.
CLEANING YOUR FINISH: Clean with a water-damp rag. Do not clean until the finish has cured completely (21 days). If your surface requires deep cleaning due to grease or grime, add a speck of detergent or a bit of vinegar. Avoid using oil-soap or silcone-based daily cleaners such as Pledge, Endust or Murphy’s Oil.
Always avoid the use furniture polishes, dusting sprays or oil soaps as they may contaminate the finish for future recoating. Use a water dampened cloth for regular cleaning.
APPLICATOR CLEANUP: Warm, soapy water. For best results, clean all equipment with General Finishes Brush and Gun Cleaner.
WARNING: TEST FOR COMPATIBILITY WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT WITH PRODUCTS FROM OTHER BRANDS. General Finishes products should be tested to your complete satisfaction before using. General Finishes will not be responsible for any failure if our products are used in conjunction with other brands of finishes. We do not test General Finishes products with those of another manufacturer and will not accept liability if there is a compatibility issue.
DRY TIME AND CURE TIME: Light use (7-10 days), Regular use (21 days) under ideal conditions (70 degrees and 70% humidity). Good ventilation, air movement and higher temperatures will accelerate dry time. Cooler temperatures will slow cure time. Cure time is the amount of time needed for the finish on a piece to reach maximum hardness and be ready for normal use. This is different than “dry time.” This is different than “dry time.” During the curing stage, treat your project with special care. Avoid placing heavy objects on it.