Mell Can you use Japan drier in oil based stain?
It’s not nonsense to add a little drier to the stain to help it dry faster. Japan Drier works well; that’s why they sell it at the home centers and paint stores (though it’s most often used for oil-base paints but the chemistry is equivalent for oil-base stain) and why I recommended it.
Can you use Japan drier in stain?
While I’ve used Japan drier from time to time over the years I’ve never used it with stain. Normally the reasons for using it doesn’t apply to siding stain. It’s possible the drier might cause the stain to dry too quick and not be absorbed as deep into the wood.
What chemicals are in Japan drier?
Japan drier is a liquid that speeds the drying of oil finishes such as varnish and oil paints. It is 97% Naphtha and 3% cobalt compounds. Varnishes and paints containing oils such as linseed and tung dry by oxidation.
What is Japan drier used for?
Japan Drier is a special blend of lead-free drying agents that accelerates the drying of oil based paint and varnish. Effective for damp or cool weather conditions to speed the drying time between finish coat applications.
How much is a gallon of drier in Japan?
Use no more than 2 oz. per gallon of oil based paint, enamel or varnish. Follow paint manufacturer’s directions for thinning. Japan Drier accelerates the drying time of oil based paints, enamels and varnishes.
Is Japan drier a hardener?
Cobalt Drier speeds drying of oil colors and oil painting mediums. Not really sure why but the name sounds racist. Japan drier is a chemical hardener that speeds up the hardening of Linseed oil.
What is the shelf life of Japan drier?
The shelf life is only 3 years unopened and 6 months after opening so it’s probably not any good.
Does Japan drier go bad?
What kind of drying agent is Japan drier?
Japan drier is a common lay term and generic product name for any oil drying agent that can be mixed with drying oils such as boiled linseed oil and alkyd resin paints to speed up “drying”.
Can you use Japan drier on alkyd paint?
These colored driers are therefore compatible only with certain darker pigmented paints where their color will be unseen. Japan drier is a common lay term and generic product name for any oil drying agent that can be mixed with drying oils such as boiled linseed oil and alkyd resin paints to speed up “drying”.
Can a Japan drier be added to a can?
Drier should be added only to the amount of product that is to be used. If Japan drier is added to a can of product, gelling may occur, even if the can is sealed.
Why does Japan drier dry linseed oil quickly?
Varnishes and paints containing oils such as linseed and tung dry by oxidation. This means they need to absorb oxygen from the air in order to solidify. The cobalt in Japan drier enhances the ability of the oils to absorb the oxygen molecule. There are other compounds that speed the drying of oils.