On 1/29/2018 9:25 AM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 1/29/18 8:07 AM, Leon wrote:
My solution to finish hardening on top in the can is to turn the can
upside down with a little Bloxygen on top before putting on the lid.
If the contents hardens it is on the bottom.

How did I not know about this stuff!?

But why do you flip the can if you don't have to?
If anything hardens on the lid, so what.
If it hardens on the bottom, then you're kicking it up when stirring, no?



Man I just reread what I wrote. I put the lid on before turning upside
down. Whew! LOL

The finish does not harden on the lid, it hardens at the top of the
product inside the can, below the lid. Bloxegen helps to displace air.

I use a lot of gel varnishes and they tend to harden on top in a
relatively short time compared to liquid products. I seldom stir gels
after the first time when opening the first time. After that they take
a loooong time to separate. This probably explains why this works best
for me.

I place the lid on the can and slam the can upside down on the work
bench to seat the lid. The slamming action also forces the gel inside
to fall to the lid and the open space in the can is now at the
top-bottom of the can. I store the can upside down so that when I
reopen the can the fresh product is now at the top. The hard stuff is
now at the bottom of the can.

As for liquid products that have to be stirred, pour into another
container being careful not to let the hard stuff come out.

Bloxygen might be the best solution to keep the air away from the
product inside the can. I THINK it is heavier than air.