Enduro Clear Poly Dead Flat - 3.785 litre

Enduro Clear Poly is a high-performing commercial-grade water-based topcoat fortified with polyurethane that delivers a tough, durable and abrasion-resistant finish. Clear Poly can be used on any project where more solids (28%) and durability are desired.

Note the Dead Flat can be layered with other sheens but should not be mixed with other sheens due to a different formulation.

BASIC FEATURES

Product Colours Water White in can (dries clear)

Base Type Water

Ambering No

Sheen Flat (10 or less), Satin (25-35), Semi-Gloss (50-60), Gloss (85+)

Interior or Exterior Interior only

Type Urethane/Acrylic Blend

APPLICATION

Coats 3 coats

Application Method Spray

Brushable No

Usable over existing finishes Yes

Sprayable Yes

Spray Tip Sizes HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm

DRY TIME

Dry Time - Touch 30+ min.

Dry Time - Recoat 2+ hr

Dry Time - Light Use 7-10 days

Dry Time - Cure 21 days

CONTENTS

Coverage 14.72 m²/liter

TECHNICAL DATA

Viscosity Medium

Viscosity (cPs) 350-450

Weight Solids 28%

DURABILITY

Durability (Highest, High, Medium, Low) High

Hardness (Koenig #) 100

Wear (Taber #) 35.70 mg loss

Water (5 max) 5

Chemical (105 max) 98

General Finishes Enduro Professional Topcoat Application Steps

Stir topcoat to reincorporate solids that have settled to the bottom of the can before and throughout the application process.

If desired, thin with up to 15% distilled water or General Finishes Extender. Start by adding 5% in increments until you reach the desired consistency. GF Extender will improve flow and leveling and increase open time, which is helpful in dry climates. 

Apply 3 coats. More coats will not increase durability.

• Spray application: Before spraying, strain topcoat through a fine-mesh filter. Spray wet films at 3-5-mil thickness. HVLP: 1.1mm-1.3mm spray tip, medium air cap. Verify tip sizes with your equipment supplier. See our general guide for spray tip sizes. Keep your gun at a 90° angle, 6-8" from the surface. On large, flat areas, use wet, even patterns 6-8" wide. For narrow surfaces, reduce the fan pattern to 2-3" wide to reduce overspray. Overlap each pass 25% to conceal lines. Wear a mask and work in a ventilated space. Read here for more information on spraying techniques.
  
• Face frames on cabinets: Enduro professional products are engineered to be spray-only but can be successfully applied to cabinet face frames or edges with a pad or small, cabinet-specific roller, such as Padco NanoFlock Roller. Larger areas may not level with a hand application. Alternative: Use the same sheen of General Finishes High Performance Topcoat on areas that must be brushed. 

If a faster build is desired over raw wood, use General Finishes Sanding Sealer for the first coat, followed by 2 coats of Enduro Clear Poly Topcoat.

Dry 2+ hours between coats in ideal conditions: 20°C; 50-70% humidity. Be sure to allow adequate dry time. You can tell if a water-based finish is dry if it forms a powder when lightly sanded with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding pad. If in doubt, wait longer. Rushing the dry time can cause "blush," which is clouding in the finish due to moisture trapped between the layers. Increase dry time if:

• Humidity is over 80%
• 3+ coats are applied
• Thick coats are applied
• Applying over an existing sealed finish
• Applying over products from other brands
• Layering General Finishes water- and oil-based products:
  Water over oil: Let oil-based products dry 72+hr before applying water-based products
  Oil over water: Let water-based products dry 24+hr before applying oil-based products
• To accelerate dry time in humid conditions, add General Finishes Accelerator and work in a space with good ventilation and air movement. If you decide to re-coat before the recommended time, test dryness.

Finish sand between coats with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding pad to improve smoothness and adhesion.

Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.

Cure Time

Water-based finishes cure and harden for full use after 21 days in ideal conditions. Avoid placing heavy objects on surfaces that have not completely cured. Treat gently, and do not clean with commercial products during the curing period.

Warning: Do not use water-based products with Linseed Oils or Danish Oils.