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I'm looking for an exterior cedar finish for some chairs. I'd really like one as clear as possible. The last one I used really left a yellowish tone to the chairs
any suggestions?
tia.. Dave
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(01-11-2019, 10:40 AM)DaveBozeman Wrote: I'm looking for an exterior cedar finish for some chairs. I'd really like one as clear as possible. The last one I used really left a yellowish tone to the chairs
any suggestions?
tia.. Dave
Behlen makes a Water-white Restoration Varnish, which is a spar varnish. You might want to thin the first couple coats to soak into and protect the soft cedar.
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water based sealers seem to leave a clearer finish that solvent based...
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General Finishes Exterior 450 is pretty clear and won't yellow.
John
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Thank you.. I didn't even look at water based finishes.
That Behlen is hard to find.. I think I'll try one of the water based ones
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I used a Minwax water base finish.. it looks exactly like I wanted.. darkened the decar just a tad, but no yellowish cast.. perfect.. thank you
