I have heard a lot of good things about Enduro-Var. I have been using EM6000 and have dialed in my technique. I pore fill with Z-poxy as needed (although many folks seem to like system 3) and seal the top with shellac. I typically spray 4 coats of EM6000 in a day, approximately 1 hour apart (sometimes less time). The next day I level sand with 400 grit and apply 4 more coats. Level sanding removes much of what I put on the previous day. I continue this until I feel that I won't sand through the finish during wet sanding. I wait 3 weeks before wet sanding and buffing, although the manufacturer suggests only 150 hours.
In consideration of trying Enduro-Var, I referred to their website and was concerned with some of the things mentioned regarding the product.
- Enduro-Var is an oil-modified water-based topcoat and ONLY ADHERES WELL OVER WATER-BASED STAINS, DYES AND RAW WOOD. It will adhere over an oil-based stain ONLY IF the stain is completely dry (minimum 4 days dry time). Use Enduro-Var over any other surfaces at your own risk.
- WARNING: Incompatible Products: Shellac
- Dry 4+ hours between coats
It appears that trying Enduro-Var will require a whole new approach and not simply using a new product with the same procedure that I've been using. I've been pretty happy with EM6000. Unless Enduro-Var is a substantial improvement over EM6000, I'm not sure that I am that motivated to switch.
Can anyone address these issues with Enduro-Var, convince me that it's better, and offer a finishing schedule that has worked well for you.
Thanks for any thoughts and perhaps educating me on Enduro-Var...
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