Oil based poly over oil-based Paint

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OK, my Berzerk is nearly complete, the stencils are done, the paint is curing. It could use some touch-ups along the edges in a few spots, but over all it has been painted. With the texture, I am getting different sheens in the black red and blue areas. I would like to even the sheen over the whole cabinet. I am thinking of covering the sides with satin poly. I have a nice poly brush, and as the sides are already textured, would this work? Would the sheen seem more uniform? I used the same brush on my smooth, oil-based black bar shelves and there are no brush strokes and the sheen is perfect:

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I heard rolling poly creates bubbles, and I am not in a position to use my HVLP set-up inside at this point, so a high quality brush is my only viable option if I want this moved into the game room within the next few weeks. Will satin take the gloss/ shininess down, or will buffing it make it just as shiny?
 
I wanted to resurrect this discussion. I am finishing my Stargate restore (another stenciled game) and I want to cover the final product with something to seal and protect. What do folks recommend? I used pure Rustoleum oil based products so it needs to be compatible.
 
Hmm... It's been a while since I've done it but, I think you're better with a good poly brush anyways.
Oil Poly flows out pretty well when brushed. As long as you apply a good coat and leave it alone,
you should be good to go!
 
Oil varnish will yellow.

Something different runs a great risk of reacting or separating from the underlying paint over time.

If not using a true basecoat/clearcoat "system", I'd advise against it.

The factory Stargate stencil job had no clear coat - it was simply lacquer paints.
 
Thanks. Interesting. Part of this is in reaction to when I applied the first set of stencils. I did not wait quite long enough and the stencils pulled off some of the base layer paint. It was no problem to fix (it was minor) but it just made me feel like things were not "solid". Wanted to address this.
 
Thanks. Interesting. Part of this is in reaction to when I applied the first set of stencils. I did not wait quite long enough and the stencils pulled off some of the base layer paint. It was no problem to fix (it was minor) but it just made me feel like things were not "solid". Wanted to address this.

Latex is more prone to that, but it should NEVER happen with oil based. I think it had to be the prep/primer. The paint has to have something to 'bite' to. The primer should be sanded to scuff up the surface for the finish. How did you prime the wood?
 
It was primed but not scratched up enough I think. I think the sanding did not scratch it up enough but rather smoothed it out. I used too fine a grain sand paper (this is my first stencil job). I has come out well so far however despite that SNAFU. Picture attached.
 

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Yes, poly yellows like a son of a bitch. Not only that but depending on the base paint you might end up with a crackle finish.

I say wait until you can use your HPLV, or use a rattle cans of clear coat.
 
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