FeastWatson Wipe-on-Poly.

[spokeshave]

Noticed recently that the big (green) chain store had Minwax Wipe-on-Poly as a clearance item. I was a little disappointed that my regular source of my favourite finish was no longer stocking it.

So i grabbed a can to use on a current project and upon getting home looked for a new stockist.

Today i went back to the big (green) store and seen that they now stock FeastWatson's new 'Wipe-on-Poly'. Mastertouch Wipe-On Poly | Wipe-On Gloss Or Satin Timber Finish

Has anyone out there tried the new FW WOP?

Would be interesting to see how it stacks up against the real thing !!!!

Steven.

[Christos]

This is interesting to see that Feast Watson now has Wipe-on-Poly. I used the Minwax brand and still have the original can that I purchased even after spilling 20 percent on the floor.

[Wongo]

I noticed that a few weeks ago and now I know why. They have done it again. First they dumped Wattyl Estapol for British paints, now it is Minwax. I hope it is just good because I like Minwax very much. R.I.P.

[tdrumnut]

I managed to get 3 tins on clearance for $25 a tin last week. Went back 10 mins later to grab another and there was none left.

[spokeshave]

Globak is a site sponsor and looks like a distributor of Minwax products.

Its always good to support our sponsors but by the time you add shipping, it's about $40 for a 946ml can of WOP ($10 shipping for a can, not sure if you order more than one). And if you run out and need some ASAP......

Might give the FW WOP a try on a small project one day and see how it goes. If it fails to match the Minwax, i'll just have to plan ahead and allow time for shipping if i'm out.

I went back and grabbed another can of Minwax, none left now.

Steven.

[Wongo]

You do realise they don't last forever don't you?

[spokeshave]

You do realise they don't last forever don't you?

I use up a can roughly every 2 months or so (my current project used up a can in 3 days!!!), so i figured i would grab another.

I wonder how long they sit on the shelf for at the shop anyway, before they are sold?

Surely if you keep the can sealed from the factory they would last a little while...

Steven.

[tdrumnut]

I use this stuff a fair bit, so I can't see it going to waste.

[Wongo]

I use up a can roughly every 2 months or so (my current project used up a can in 3 days!!!), so i figured i would grab another.

I wonder how long they sit on the shelf for at the shop anyway, before they are sold?

Surely if you keep the can sealed from the factory they would last a little while...

Steven.

Do you think drink that stuff or something?

OK that makes more sense now, thanks.

[Sprog]

Why don't you make your own and save lots of money!

[LGS]

I use up a can roughly every 2 months or so (my current project used up a can in 3 days!!!), so i figured i would grab another.

I wonder how long they sit on the shelf for at the shop anyway, before they are sold?

Surely if you keep the can sealed from the factory they would last a little while...

Steven.

If you want to keep WOP active for long periods in the can, you need to eliminate the poly/air interface. This can be done by putting little marbles or stones into the tin to replace the volume you have taken out. Then it will last well.

Regards,

Rob

[Master Splinter]

My local hardware (Magnet Mart/Home Hardware) has Minwax Wipe-on Poly.

[Damienol]

Did anyone try the FW?

BTW, MASTERS has MINWAX

[spokeshave]

Haven't tried it yet.

Still have a bit of Minwax left before i give the new stuff a go.

[ajw]

Bought a tin today. Will give it a go on the weekend.


cheers,

ajw