Do I need to use a top coat after apply the Gel Stain?
325574
You do not need to apply any top coat, the Gel Stain leaves a very nice finish.
325575
What I use after applying the stain is a polycrlyic works awesome and only take a small amount. And it won't yellow after time like polyurethane
2064438
I have only used t as a top coat, as directed on the bottle. It dries extremely quick, do not need UV light.
587092
Yes, you need both a base coat & top coat. I use the top coat by gellish :)
1802831
Yes! That's the beauty of it. Mine were white-wash stained cabinets initially. I used "000" steel wool pads to scuff the surface in the direction of the grain to remove any gloss and to clean them up (don't kill yourself sanding...the steel wool works great and gets into the crevices). The gel stain is like a paint...it stays on top of the surface...does not really sink into the wood anyway, so as long as you scuff it up slightly it will work fine. Go for it!
1546497
It is a great product . It will be a lower gloss finish that you will get w/ polyurethane. Polyurethane is cheaper than the GF gel topcoat. Depends on what look (high gloss vs. lower gloss) you ultimately want.
716343
This base coat is meant to be used with a top gel coat and then cured with uv light. I know that without the light the polish never and i mean never dries. I don't know if you could put regular polish over it. I feel like you would still need to use an uv light.
901444
This is a surface prep medium. Not to be used as a top coat. Also, this doesn't dry completely clear like you would think. I suggest a spray varnish or something like modge podge.
349882
Yes, I used the Java gel stain on my cupboards and then used the polyacrylic over to add shine and protection.
922197
Tips only, though they are available with the nude overlay as well. Just apply a clear overcoat over the nail once the tips are applied. I follow up with Seche Vite topcoat after the clear coat of regular nail polish. If you don't the Seche Vite peels off rather quickly, not so once applied over polish. No gel light needed.
798522
You do not need to top coat it. It does scratch rather easily without a too coat but under carpet it would be fine. I put this on the inside and outside of my cj7 before painting it. It's a beige color and has some sandy texture to it.
192461
Yes, in order to get the cabinets stained well I removed all screws. You need to do a light sanding anyway to remove the gloss finish. The gel goes a long way. I like the sock method to get gel on and it takes a couple of coats. However, I was able to buy a quart and did my kitchen and a bathroom.
1879304
I have never used it on a gel stain but I think it would somewhat darken the stain you have already put on. The wax is pretty dark. If you want to just put a protective wax over it, I would use the natural colored wax. Hope this helps.
365248
No! DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT THAT? Use sanpaper, starting with 200 grit. Finish with 600 grit. If it is real bad gel coat, consider filling gouges weth gel coat, sanding andpossibly reshooting gel coat in real bad areas. Always sand out finish and polish with non wax fiberglass polish.
1263021
from what I read it has to be the gel nailpolish with the led lamp but I am sure you can use regular nailpolish after top coat after it dries.
1009918
I use gelish PH bond, foundation, color, then top coat. I've tried the gel color you can get at CVS and it does not stay on as long. Definitely buy gelish brand or higher quality than what CVS carries.
1358660
this product if the top coat for the foils. you would need a top coat after using this product.
1161902
No. Start with a clean, dry nail. you can apply a top coat after. Hope this helps.