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๐ŸŒŠ Aqua Coat Wood Grain Filler - Clear Gel, Water-Based, Low Odor, Fast Drying, Non-Toxic, Environmentally Friendly (Pint) Review

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Description of ๐ŸŒŠ Aqua Coat Wood Grain Filler - Clear Gel, Water-Based, Low Odor, Fast Drying, Non-Toxic, Environmentally Friendly (Pint)

DESIGNED WITH EVERYONE IN MIND: From the DIYer to the contractor this is the perfect product to fill the grain and seal the pores of wood before or after staining or on raw wood to get a smooth finish on oak, ash, mahogany, walnut and other porous woods. A favorite product for tabletops, desktops, cabinets, vanities, millwork, pianos, guitars and furniture refinishing. For that glass smooth finish, start and finish all your hard to fill wood projects with Aqua Coat. WATERBORNE AND ECO- FRIENDLY: Our entire line of products are MADE IN THE USA, low VOC, low odor, non-flammable, non-combustible, water-based fast drying, easy to apply, easy sanding, excellent adhesion, water clean up, environmentally friendly. This makes it the healthier option for your employees and your family. Achieve that beautiful glass smooth finish while keeping the environment and your health in mind. VERSATILE AND COMPATIBLE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS: Filling your wood grain before you stain not only creates that beautiful smooth finish you are looking to achieve it will also seal the pores and help minimize absorption of your top coat, saving you time and money. Aqua Coat Clear Grain Filler can be mixed with water soluble pigments/dyes. EASY TO USE- Work the Clear Grain Filler generously into open wood grain and pores against the grain with a small squeegee, bondo blade, old credit card, or fingers with a glove. Scrape off excess with a squeegee, bondo blade, or an old credit card with the grain. Let dry 45-60 minutes. VERY lightly sand with a 320 or higher grit sandpaper or a fine scotchbrite sanding pad immediately before your next application of grain filler. 2-3 coats are recommended. LONG LASTING- A little goes a long way. You can use one quart to do 2 quarts on a medium sized kitchen (30-40) drawers and doors.

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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Difficult to use, wish I had tried it

I bought Aquacoat to fill an ash guitar body with grit. I applied two coats and sanded lightly with 220 grit in between and after. I now have two problems: (1) The pores are not filled. I'm not sure, maybe I applied it wrong - I rubbed it with a rag - or maybe Aquacoat shrinks more than I thought. Significantly worse: (2) Excess Aquacoat dries to a cloudy residue. It's supposedly easy to sand off this residue, but I've found it impossible to sand it off without sanding off the shellac sealerโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Excellent construction
Cons
  • No instructions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Fiction! in Hardware

I bought this to use on a Tacoma DR-20 acoustic guitar where I needed to remove a defective polyester coating (long story but anyone who has had a Tacoma knows this) which bulged after 20 years. After removing the finish with heat and a scraper (a real must, but not the best alternative), I sanded the back and sides of the rosewood down to the bare wood. I came across this product in a YT video of a handyman answering a viewer question about alternatives to using epoxy as a pore filler (didn'tโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • Miscellaneous Miscellaneous

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I use it to fill the pores of the guitars I build

I'm a master. I build, repair and restore acoustic guitars. I use Aquacoat to fill the pores of my models. It dries well and sands well. But you have to use it properly. My instructions may differ from Aquacoat's. But it works. Wood must be varnished before applying Aquacoat. I ALWAYS cover the wood with light colored shellac before applying Aquacoat. I paint my guitars with nitro lacquer or French Polished Shellac. My reasons for sealing wood with shellac: 1. Unlike other varnishes, shellacโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Updates available

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Doesn't really fit in oak cabinets

Love this product - doesn't smell good, clears and is very easy to work with. This works well when using it on wood with minimal grain and blemishes or using a clear polygon on it. It doesn't seem like a good product to paint old fashioned honey oak cabinets like other users. I've tried the methods recommended in the online video: use a hotel room key or credit card to actually apply the product to the fibers in multiple directions, tried four coats, and also tried Zinsser Glitter Sandingโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Certified
Cons
  • Cord is shorter than other picks

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Achieved very good (but not totally grit free) results on oak kitchen cabinets

(Note: 1st photo without Aquacoat, 2nd photo with it.) Have used it on my oak cabinets and am overall very happy. For the top doors I applied 2 coats with a plastic trowel, then 1 coat of primer and 2 coats of Benjamin Moore Advance paint. As for the base cabinets, I burned out and applied just one coat but applied it a little more liberally, rubbing it in with the cloth and then wiping off the excess with a sweeping motion of the cloth. There is no significant difference in the bottom lineโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Pleasant to use
Cons
  • old

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent filler, requires some skill to apply

This product gives a perfectly clear putty on open pore woods such as oak, walnut, ash, hickory etc. However, it requires little skill and an adequate technique for its use (like all grain fillers), so I'm not surprised that some people are giving this product poor ratings, given the inability to simply open a can and get it to create flat surfaces on its own. . How to use this product: 1. Prepare the surface by sanding (up to 220) or planing2. Apply Aqua Coat with a plastic card, making sureโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Absolute legend
Cons
  • High price