Caution re Minwax WOP

[Bob38S]

I am a big fan of Minwax Wipe On Poly but I had a "little" problem the other day.

Did all the prep bits as usual, wiped on the first coat, let it dry, fine sanded it and then while having a coffee I reread the instructions on the can - not sure how it happened but I misread or interpreted the bit about "sand with fine paper/steel wool and wipe over with a rag dampened with MINERAL SPIRITS" - somehow, I ended up using METHYLATED SPIRITS - metho dissolves wipe on poly which I was not aware of at the time. Previously I have just used a turps dampened rag and had no problem.

Stripped it off and redid it with no problem except for some annoyance at myself.

Just a heads up to not use metho if you are using Minwax poly.

[Wongo]

I don't understand why use MS at all. Sandpaper alone is good enough for me.

[Bob38S]

It is my understanding that the damp rag removes all of the sanding dust which if just brushed with a dry brush or blown off with air is still on the surface albeit only a small amount.

[Fuzzie]

I think it is to act as a tack rag to remove any remaining dust, not to alter the applied finish.

[Scott]

Yep, I've fallen for than one with WOP before Bob, and I just put it down to experience.