Sealer, how long?

[Mark E. Prickett]

Hey folks.
I did my Aquafortis last night so now it's time for sealer. Jow long can I wait between coats? The instructions just say to wait until dry and steel wool between coats? I'm using Perymaylan sealer and gun Finnish. Is 24 he between coats too long?

 

[Ames]

I'd wait 24 hours minimum, at 70 degrees. I do the same with tung oil. It may look and feel dry, but you can gum it up if it's too thick or you recoat too fast.

 

[JHB]

My can matches their website 4 hrs. Min. Their instructions are under instructions on the website.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Hey folks.
I did my Aquafortis last night so now it's time for sealer. Jow long can I wait between coats? The instructions just say to wait until dry and steel wool between coats? I'm using Perymaylan sealer and gun Finnish. Is 24 he between coats too long?

Don't use steel wool!! It stinks in my opinion. You will have fine metal fibers all over your work. Get a Scotch Brite green pad. Can't help you with your sealer, cuz I use polymerized tung oil.
Larry

 

[Mark E. Prickett]

Hey folks.
I did my Aquafortis last night so now it's time for sealer. Jow long can I wait between coats? The instructions just say to wait until dry and steel wool between coats? I'm using Perymaylan sealer and gun Finnish. Is 24 he between coats too long?

 

[Mark E. Prickett]

I still don't see a timeframe it just says "when dry" I'm wondering if I can seal in the morning and again after work? Hers a link to the instructions.
https://www.laurelmountainforge.com/sealer_instruction.htm

 

[barracudadave67]

I use LMF sealer, and let it dry at least 24 hours. The LMF finish does not dry as fast, and I let it dry at least 2 days.

Dave

 

[Art Caputo]

I have both the Permalyn Sealer and Stock finish, the latter which has longer drying times. When”fresh” the sealer, which should be applied in thin coats, dries pretty fast,…Less then 6 hours. You lightly buff with maroon ScotchBrite between applications. The final coat can be ether buffed out, rubbed, or left as a varnish type finish depending on personal preference.

 

[Dale Allen Raby]

The usual problem is not waiting long enough as opposed to waiting too long. I'd let it sit at least 24 hours... and maybe longer if you live in a humid climate.

 

[1950DAVE]

Why would anyone who builds his own rifle even think of rushing the finish.
Haste has messed up a few projects for me. Do it right do it once.

 

[Mark E. Prickett]

This is why I'm asking.

 

[Fly Navy]

I also would let it sit for 24 hrs , 2 days if its real cold.

 

[Mark E. Prickett]

I did two coats of sealer 24 hours apart. I just buffed it with moron scotch bright. Tomorrow morning I'm starting the Finnish. So far so good.

 

[Mark E. Prickett]

First coat of gun stock finish rubbed in by hand. Looking nice so far.

 

[ZUG]

I like the Permalyn Sealer for both the sealer and finish. The first three or four applications I wait 4 hours before applying the next set. Then I will give the next three or four coats 8 hours between coats then the last three or four coats 24 hours to cure. I do use 4/0 steel wool after the first three or four applications and then after the next three or four applications and after the final finish has been totally cured - about after one week to knock off the shine.