Michael Dresdner

Q: Is there a wiping finish I can use that will retain the color after staining purpleheart purple?
A: The problem with wiping finishes in general is that they are almost all oil based. Even some waterbased ones are actually oil and water emulsions. Thus, they tend to dry with a slight amber cast, and adding amber to purple makes it browner. To keep the purple color, your best bet is a waterbased acrylic, which is clear, or a waterbased polyurethane, which is slightly purple gray or blue gray. Either will hold the color well, but neither works well as a wipe on finish. On the other hand, both spray on beautifully and are available in aerosol cans.

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