Zip Guard : Original formula (satin or gloss)
Application instructions for wood that has not yet been stained.
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Fill nail holes with Fix Wood Patch. Do not use plastic wood.
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Sand specific areas with 120 sandpaper to clear blemishes.
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After taking care of holes and blemishes, sand the entire piece uniformly with 180-grade sandpaper.
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Remove dust with a vacuum and tack cloth.
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Stir the Zip-Guard thoroughly before beginning and occasionally during application to ensure a uniform color.
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Apply the product with a quality fine-bristle brush or foam applicator:
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During application, keep the brush sufficiently wet and do not flex the brush.
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Zip-Guard is a self-leveling product, so resist the temptation to go back over areas to touch up spots, as this will cause a layering of the product. The missed areas will be properly covered after a second coat has been applied.
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Wait approximately six to eight hours for the piece to dry completely.
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The first coat will be rough and must be hand-sanded with either 600-grade sandpaper or a 3M sanding pad.
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Remove dust with a vacuum and tack cloth immediately prior to applying the second coat.
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Apply the second coat in the same manner as the first.
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Allow the second coat to dry for six to eight hours.
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Sand the piece with either 600-grade sandpaper or a 3M sanding pad.
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If necessary, remove dust with a vacuum and tack cloth immediately prior to applying the third coat.
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Apply the third coat in the same manner as the first two.
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Allow the piece to dry 24 hours before use.
Application instructions for already stained wood.
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Make sure that the previously applied stain has been allowed to dry for 12 hours before applying Zip-Guard.
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Remove dust with a vacuum and tack cloth.
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Stir the Zip-Guard thoroughly before beginning and occasionally during application to ensure a uniform color.
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Apply the product with a quality fine-bristle brush or foam applicator:
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During application, keep the brush sufficiently wet and do not flex the brush.
-
Zip-Guard is a self-leveling product, so resist the temptation to go back over areas to touch up spots, as this will cause a layering of the product. The missed areas will be properly covered after a second coat has been applied.
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Wait approximately six to eight hours for the piece to dry completely.
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The first coat will be rough and must be hand-sanded with either 600-grade sandpaper or a 3M sanding pad.
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Remove dust with a vacuum and tack cloth immediately prior to applying the second coat.
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Apply the second coat in the same manner as the first.
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Allow the second coat to dry for six to eight hours.
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Sand the piece with either 600-grade sandpaper or a 3M sanding pad.
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If necessary, remove dust with a vacuum and tack cloth immediately prior to applying the third coat.
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Apply the third coat in the same manner as the first two.
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Allow the piece to dry 24 hours before use.

