Hello guys,

I would like to propose that we get to open a sort of cheat sheet where anyone could browse and refer to when finishing a project. This documentation will be a great way to make a finishing bible where everything is aims for a single idea on different approaches.

You may include as much painting code or techniques that you use. You may also include the preferred brands that you use as the chemistry is as important as the technique. Please be as specific as you can be.

Let me give a few example from excerpts from two major paint companies as examples:

Metal priming and painting (water based) --Boysen
1) Wipe the surface with rag soaked in paint thinner to remove dust, dirt, grease, oil, wax and other foreign matter.
2) Let it stay for 10-15 minutes.
3) Be sure to wash off surface thoroughly with water, letting it dry before applying paint. Primer should be applied immediately after drying.
4) Apply 1 coat of Boysen Primeguard
5) 2 coats of Boysen Epoxy Enamel (for interior surface only)

Wood/Metal painting (auto lacquer) --Davies
1) Apply one coat of Duco 801 Auto Lacquer Primer Surfacer White by spray and let it dry for 1 hour.
2) Putty surface imperfections with Duco 601 Auto Lacquer Putty White using putty knife.
3) Spot prime puttied areas with Duco 801 Auto Lacquer Primer Surfacer White by spray and let it dry for 1 hour.
4) Finish with two coats of Duco 201 Auto Lacquer Topcoat by spray.

Wood painting (oil based) --Boysen
1) Surface to be painted should be clean and dry, free from dust, dirt and other foreign matter.
2) Hammer all nails deep enough to apply putty.
3) Sand rough wood until smooth, then dust off before painting.
4) Apply a coat of Boysen Flatwall Enamel #800
5) Apply Boysen Plasolux Glazing Putty #311
6) Two coats of Boysen Quick Dry Enamel (any desired color)

Wood staining --Boysen
1) Sand surface until wood is smooth to the touch and no slivers or rough edges remain.
2) Hammer all nails deep enough to apply putty.
3) Dust off surfaces completely then wipe with a clean rag.
4) Apply Boysen Oil Wood Stain (any desired color)
5) Two coats of Boysen Lacquer Sanding Sealer #1254
6) two coats of Boysen Clear Gloss Lacquer #1250

Penetrating Oil Finish --violane [COLOR="Blue"]LINK
Mixture (2:2:1 ratio)
2 parts Polyurethane varnish (clear or satin)
2 parts Mineral spirits (paint thinner)
1 part boiled linseed oil (kung wala, pede din yung Sadolin deep penetrating oil)

1) Material should be sanded smooth.
2) You may need to apply pore filler ( I use PYE wood filler) then sand smooth.
3) Use gloves preferably nitrile gloves during application as natural latex gloves tend to get destroyed by the chemicals easily.
4) Mix the solution very well and apply with a clean cloth or cotton gauze.
5) Dry in 24 hours on a hot day and 1 week during rainy days before use. Reapply to renew.
*This is good for newly built furnitures and this oil finish will enhance the grain with added protection.

*I'm still not sure on how we will be indexing these but guess we will be good as is for now. I'll just update the main list for inputs from each member so we only have to look as the first post for reference.