Tools & Materials
General Finishes - General Finishes Seal-A-Cell
Thin finish
Dec 04, 2014
Cannot Build Thick Film
Street price/qt.: $20
Coats needed – wiping: 3 to 4
Coats needed – brushing: 4
Surface quality – wiping: Very good
Surface quality – brushing: Very good
Shimmer/depth*: Excellent
Figure**: Very good
Scratch test: Good
Comments: Very thin finish builds slowly but has good depth and shimmer. Not able to build as thick a film as others.
*Tested on cherry
**Tested on curly maple
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Sheen = Excellent
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