Wipe-on poly is just highly dilluted poly. Any oil based poly can just
be thinned to be used as wipe-on. It is nearly fool proof application.

Typically on the can it will say "Don't thin more than x." but you can
just ignore that.

Take normal oil poly and mix it 2 parts minerial spirits and one part
poly. You can be even more drastic if it still feels too thick. It
takes lots of mixing to get it blended well and should be stirred
often (not shaken, makes bubbles.

I prefer to apply it with a brush and really flood the surface, a
small area at a time. Then wipe it down almost immediatly with smooth
rag that is already damp with the same solution, leaving a very thin
but even coat of finish. Be very careful about overlap. Even though
poly dries really slow, with this method it gets tacky real quick so
just over lap the wet edges. Let dry 8 hours between coats or up to 24
hours. Watch for seepage where you have cracks or joints. Just check
20 minutes after application to see if anything seeped and wipe it
out. Minimum of 2 coats and as many as you want depending on how much
is sucked into the wood. Sometimes it is 3 or 4 coats before it feels
\looks kike anything is happening if the wood is porous. You can 400
sand or steel wool between coats if it feels like it needs it but be
careful or you will flatten it so much it goes to a plastic flat feel.
I typically do 3 coats, then steel wool, then a final coat and steel
wool again with wax.

On Aug 15, 5:31 am, "
wrote:
Hi, Ive tried searching on google.co.uk / products and E-bay for the
Minwax product mentioned, but it doesnt seem to come up as available
easily in the UK??

Does anyone know is any UK online sites sell the Minwax Wipe-On Poly
OR are there are any other recommended makes of similar product (I
like the idea of a rag application!) - ie Ronseal etc??

Thanks

Jon