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Title: glass bow finish
Post by: harry 62 on March 06, 2020, 11:53:40 AM

has anyone ever used mohawk finish if so what did you think.

Title: Re: glass bow finish
Post by: Flem on March 06, 2020, 12:59:19 PM

I started using Mohawk UltraClear Conversion Varnish last year. Mostly because all the CV I had been using previously was discontinued or unavailable for shipping.
So far, so good. I like it. High solids. Plenty of pot life, good flash time. Sprays nice straight out of the can. I don't use a HVLP gun. It's self sealing, but I still like a vinyl sealer underneath.

Title: glass bow finish
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 06, 2020, 09:12:37 PM

The Mohawk pre mixed?

Title: Re: glass bow finish
Post by: Flem on March 06, 2020, 09:41:11 PM

I'm sure Mohawk makes some pre mixed, amongst the hundreds of products they manufacture.
I've only used one of their many conversion varnishes, which is a two component cayalyzed finish.

Title: Re: glass bow finish
Post by: harry 62 on March 07, 2020, 07:16:14 PM

I was looking at the spray cans.but I decided to go with krystal from big jims. thanks for the imfo.

Title: Re: glass bow finish
Post by: Flem on March 07, 2020, 08:46:40 PM

Krystal is good stuff. I was using it until my local supplier discontinued selling it. I wish Big Jim sold it in finishes other than Dull.

Title: Re: glass bow finish
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 08, 2020, 09:11:21 AM

I base coat with epoxy then top coat with Krystal dull. The Krystal to me shrinks too bad for base coats over time. Just wish the epoxy was cheaper.