Tools & Materials
General Finishes - General Finishes Arm-R-Seal
Scratch-resistant
Dec 04, 2014
Best Overall
Street price/qt.: $17
Coats needed – wiping: 3
Coats needed – brushing: 3
Surface quality – wiping: Excellent
Surface quality – brushing: Excellent
Shimmer/depth*: Excellent
Figure**: Excellent
Scratch test: Very Good
Comments: Gives beautiful results with only three coats, wiped or brushed. More scratch-resistant than most.
*Tested on cherry
**Tested on curly maple
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