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   hotdogman | Nov 26, 2022 10:07am | #1

   Yes it works well. I use shellac as a sealer and then apply a top coat. People make a big deal over using dewaxed shellac. I have never had a problem.

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   Deleted | Nov 26, 2022 10:09am | #2

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   john_c2 | Nov 26, 2022 11:02am | #3

   I use water-based poly over Sealcoat shellac all the time. It looks like just shellac, but protects better.

   I'd personally never use poly over waxed shellac. Why tempt fate? I buy Sealcoat by the gallon, and it works great.

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   Shelbyman | Nov 26, 2022 11:40am | #4

   Thanks, just like the amber color of waxed over clear seal coat. Maybe I could try a test with a few drops of dye in the clear sealcoate?

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   Rob_Sp | Nov 26, 2022 12:11pm | #6

   Here is a good source for shellac.
   http://www.shellacfinishes.com
   You can buy dewaxed flakes of different grades, depending on the look you want. Orange shellac would probably be close if you like the amber Zinssers. Flakes make far more sense than buying in a can.
   You need to check the date of manufacture if you use Zinsser. I have seen 3 year old product for sale in stores.

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   bilyo | Nov 26, 2022 11:59am | #5

   I have put lots of oil based and water based poly over Zinnser's Seal Coat which is dewaxed. I avoid using non dewaxed shellac just to be safe. I have no evidence that it is bad other than what what I have read.
   If I remember correctly, the back of the can of Bullseye product says not to put polyurethane over it. That is straight from the horses mouth, so they say. So, Seal Coat is so readily available, why chance it.
   If we have given you some doubt, you could put a coat or two of Seal Coat over the Bullseye and then apply the poly.
   You can also decant the wax out of the Bullseye if you want to go to the trouble.