Friction Steak?

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  • pelligrini
    Veteran Member
    • Apr 2007
    • 4217
    • Fort Worth, TX
    • Craftsman 21829

    #1

    Friction Steak?

    I was reading the label on a newly purchased can of General Finishes Arm-R-Seal to see how they say to apply it.

    Near the bottom of the label:"A common problem is to put too much pressure on the applicator when wiping the excess. The pressure can cause a friction steak which shows up after drying. These streaks may easily be removed by buffing or sanding well and recoating.

    I hope these steaks are caused by a bum steer in the finishing technique.

    This will be the first time I've used the arm-r-seal products. It's going on a short little table I'm refinishing that looks like some sort of South American rosewood. I put on a few coats of danish oil over a month ago. The other folks in my house have no respect for furniture. I've read good things about the arm-r-seal, I hope it can withstand the torture it's going to get.
    Erik
  • chopnhack
    Veteran Member
    • Oct 2006
    • 3779
    • Florida
    • Ryobi BT3100

    #2
    LOL, I've used some of their other finishes and they work really well. I am impressed with the ease of application of their water based products. Give us a review when your done and of course, pics!
    I think in straight lines, but dream in curves

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    • JR
      The Full Monte
      • Feb 2004
      • 5636
      • Eugene, OR
      • BT3000

      #3
      I've been using that product all week. I saw the same typo and got a chuckle out of it!

      FWIW - I have found that it takes a full 24 hours for Arm-r-Seal to set, as opposed to the 6-8 hours indicated on the can. Maybe a little less on later coats on which I used less poly. Moral: go lightly!

      JR
      JR

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      • Uncle Cracker
        The Full Monte
        • May 2007
        • 7091
        • Sunshine State
        • BT3000

        #4
        Friction steaks are what you end up with in your freezer after a deer runs in front of your truck...

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        • gsmittle
          Veteran Member
          • Aug 2004
          • 2793
          • St. Louis, MO, USA.
          • BT 3100

          #5
          I believe Friction Steak refers to cooking steak with a belt sander. What that has to do with Arm-R-Seal is beyond me, unless you enjoy the steak while waiting for the finish to dry…

          Grilled steak, mmmmmmm…

          g.
          Smit

          "Be excellent to each other."
          Bill & Ted

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