What is the best sealer for a glaze over oil based paint?

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What is the best sealer for a glaze over oil based paint?

by Anonymous

I am building a cabinet for my house and I want to glaze it. I have painted it with oil based paint and need to seal over the glaze. I didn't want to use polyurethane because it ambers over time. Is there a product to use that does not amber and can be used over oil paint? The glaze is also oil based.

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Answered by Karl Crowder, Crowder Painting from Colorado Springs, Colorado

Normally I would suggest a good varnish. A varnish will stick to anything. It too will impart a slight amber color to the underlying finishes. You could try a water based polyurethane like Varethane or a 100% clear acrylic urethane.

The water based clears should stick well but using an oil based clear, like varnish, would be better. I know varnish will stick.

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