Minwax Wipe-On Poly

[Bob38S]

G'day all,

On one of my rare excursions to the "big green box" yesterday I thought I would give the Minwax Wipe-On Poly a go after reading the comments by the forum members.

I finally found it - almost out of sight and out of reach even for a bloke who is 6'2. I grabbed the can and was prepared to pay the almost $30 until I saw the top of the can - it was covered in rust.

Figured it was oldish stock and I grabbed another [on my tip toes] - same result - I checked the other 2 I could see and reach but all were the same.

Not exactly confidence inspiring. :no:

My long winded question[s] is/are

"What is the shelf life of Minwax?"

"Was this a one off occurrence or is it regarded as normal?"

"Is the rust really a concern or am I just being fussy?"

Regards,
Bob

[AUSSIE]

I have purchased minwax at two different times.
It is dusty like you said,so they dont sell much.
Even had 2 different tops.One was a metal screw top.
The other was a black plastic flip open type.
Both cans worked fine
The only thing I noticed was when can gets half empty it thickens up a bit.
This is the same as any paint etc.

[Wongo]

Don't worry Bob, it will be fine. :2tsup:

JUST DO IT.

[Tony Hunt]

If I were you, I'd buy both cans, just to be sure! :D

[tea lady]

I bought a tin of newer stock recently with a child proof cap. I couldn't get the lid off.:- Ratchety thing inside the capp wasn't catching. So took it back to get one I could get the lid off. All of the child proof caps were like that. Ended up getting an older stock on with the black flip top lid.:cool:

[Ashore]

I bought a tin of newer stock recently with a child proof cap. I couldn't get the lid off.:- Ratchety thing inside the capp wasn't catching. So took it back to get one I could get the lid off. All of the child proof caps were like that. Ended up getting an older stock on with the black flip top lid.:cool:
After calming down and having a beer/coffee/cigarett or whatever you relaxiant is ,
Grab child proof cap with good multi grips squeeze just enough to grip and remove , using plyers and screwdriver remove inner section gently , throw outer bit in the bin and just use inner part :cool:

[Andrew_B]

i bought a can recently....
had the surface rust too.... but ontop of that... every can on the shelf was beat up and dented and stuff...
but thats life :rolleyes:
has the black flip top too

its all good... i put it to good use :D
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o47/ANDREW_SHOULD_DIE/DSC01433.jpg

[Bob38S]

Thanks for the replies.

I'll pick some up to try when I next visit the green box - could be a little while as they are not just next door :U