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Skadar:

I'm currently painting my cabinet with a semi-gloss latex enamel and I'm wondering if I need to apply a clear top coat after the painting is finished.  Has anyone done this?  Interior latex paint is quite "soft" and will scratch very easily, so I was thinking of applying a top coat.


JONTHEBOMB:

I have never heard of someone doing this and I think the polyurethane would eat off the paint.  So maybe test it on a scrap piece of wood before you do it on your cabinet.

I would suggest putting three or four coats of paint on if your worried about scratches.

MajorHavoc:

You could try a water based polyurethane.  Next to no odor, drys quickly and easy clean up.  Check out your friendly neighborhood hardware store.  Don't be afraid of "store brand" .  I've used both name brand and store brand water based polyurethane on several household projects with equally nice results. 



prOk:

be very careful 'clearcoating' a painted surface.. you want to avoid laquers at all costs..  and be careful not to mix water based and oil based etc. or you'll get splotchy/cloudy results.   Personally, the game will most likely be in your house and well taken care of, so it's probably an unnecessary step..

/brian

http://www.rgvac.com


rdagger:

I used a clear satin spray paint on my yoke and on the inner walls of my cab with good results.

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