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Reddit mentions of Minwax 63205444 Helmsman Spar Urethane, quart, Satin
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Minwax 63205444 Helmsman Spar Urethane, quart, Satin. Here are the top ones.
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Contains UV blockers to reduce the sun's graying and fading effects.Forms a protective barrier against rain and moisture.Special oils allow the finish to expand and contract with the wood as seasons and temperatures change.Ideal for use on doors, windows, trim, bathroom cabinets, bar tops, kitchen countertops, outdoor furniture.Crystal clear finish is ideal for use over light-colored woods and stains. Dries quickly. For easy clean-up use mineral spirits or paint thinner.Contains UV blockers to reduce the sun's graying and fading effects
Specs:
| Color | Quart |
| Height | 4.89 Inches |
| Length | 4.25 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 1 Quart |
| Weight | 2.20462262 Pounds |
| Width | 4.25 Inches |
Dowels and chopsticks with sandpaper wrapped around them, and a Dremel with a variety of stones. It's gonna be a labor of love.
Proluxe is good, but it's really just a deck stain. And the semitransparent is a water based acrylic... you're not gonna like the finish it gives you on that beautiful old hardwood. It'll look like plastic. I'd personally go with an Old Masters penetrating stain (you can go with a wiping stain if you wanna tone down the grain a little... wiping stain will give you a little more of the semitransparent look) followed by a spar finish (3 coats, applied with sponge brushes, light sand with 220 between coats - juuuuust kiss it with the sandpaper). It'll give the door a richer and longer lasting finish than a simple coat of deck stain, and the spar is UV protectant.
I'd use Evaporust or Metal Rescue on any of the ironwork that can be removed and allowed to soak (with both products, you strain the soak and pour it back into the jug - it's reusable several times). After the rust removal soak, clean with acetone and use a self-etching primer. For anything you can't remove and soak, use Rust Reformer after wire brushing instead of a simple primer for tough surfaces - it converts surface rust to magnetite to stabilize it. Then proceed with your black color coat. After the black, spray with a couple coats of satin clear. All the paints I linked are available at any auto parts store and Walmart, and I believe Home Depot carries Metal Rescue.
That's a gorgeous door. Take pictures and post a project gallery!
Edit: added that Proluxe semitransparent is water based.
No stain, because Jupiter is a variation of browns.
helmsman is what I like to use.
Just grab a decent brush when you buy it and brush with the grain
Helmsman Spar. It's a wood varnish designed for outdoor/marine use, works great for bar tops and tables because it holds up well against moisture. 3-4 coats is usually enough. I recently built a bar and used this and it looks amazing. No worries if I forget to use a coaster under a sweating glass, it never rings.