November 28, 201213 yr I've got a toy boy to build for a customer and they might want to paint it in the future but in the meantime it needs some protection. I like to use Deft for a good clear finish, but have never tried to paint over it, so my question is can it be painted over as is or would it have to be sanded to bare wood to get good adhesion? BTW I emailed Deft this same question 3 weeks ago and i guess their response got lost in the mail !! I'm open to suggestions too . GregScroll Saw forum hosthttp://www.thesawdustfactoryga.com/
November 28, 201213 yr It will have to be sanded off later as only poly will stick to poly, especially if using a water or oil based paint. Might I suggest you use a clear paint base with no coloring in it?
November 28, 201213 yr Or use Shellac, great for toys, and can be sanded and painted over in the future.John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
November 28, 201213 yr You could try , like Mike said, use what they call a "neutral" base. It doesn't have any color to it and is used as a base for dark colors.I've used it to clear coat some of my outdoor "yard art". Main thing is to stir it up real good so the "sheen" is mixed. If not, some of it can become cloudy.At ACE hardware it is labeled a 340 base.Harry BrinkBulldog WoodworkingMontana
November 29, 201213 yr Author I like the idea of the nuetral base paint. Thanks for the input guys. GregScroll Saw forum hosthttp://www.thesawdustfactoryga.com/
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