I tried it and hated it. I kept seeing wet. And then dry. I saw more apply with dry sponge, it looked horrible thick in places lumps, streaks.. had three pieces and I did all at once, Big mistake…. Used 0000 steel wool took forever but did help some. I have transfers on all three pieces and didn’t want to sand them off. Got it as good as I could get without taking the black wax I did over prime color, finally just put another layer of clear was on top
Hi LaDon - do you Gatorhide the sides too or just the top? I have just painted a bathroom vanity and thinking I should put Gatorhide on sides and front too since it will be in a bathroom but wanted your opinion. Thank you!
How long do Gator Hide and DB topcoat need to dry/cure before actually using the piece? I'm working on a coffee table and not sure how long before I can actually use it. I haven't been able to find this information. I see that DB paint takes 30 days, so is it the same time for the topcoats?
@nataliesimon9670 when Gator Hide first came out the instructions were to use a dry applicator which helps when applying Gator Hide to darker surfaces. Later on some of us started trying it with a damp applicator; however, over a dark surface it could leave a cloudy appearance when dry. When applying with a damp applicator I barely mist my applicator with water and if there is a cloudy after-effect I use a 0000 steel wool to lightly buff it out. AJ's Vintage Designs has done 3 great Gator Hide videos that I would recommend. Hope this helps ua-cam.com/video/50oCjouNe08/v-deo.html facebook.com/watch/live/?v=514631262587481&external_log_id=94caa5d4aa54b05896fe897b167cb69f facebook.com/watch/?v=1870063623033259&external_log_id=34afa7f20d10b5b569f340a50d11dffd&q=dixie%20belle%20paint%20company%20ajs%20vintage%20design%20gator%20hide
No, Gator Hide is not a must with Dixie Belle Paint. Dixie Belle paint has a built in sealer in it. Gator Hide is a water repellent, water resistant top coat so I use it on pieces where I want extra protection.
I love this
Nice.
I tried it and hated it. I kept seeing wet. And then dry. I saw more apply with dry sponge, it looked horrible thick in places lumps, streaks.. had three pieces and I did all at once, Big mistake…. Used 0000 steel wool took forever but did help some. I have transfers on all three pieces and didn’t want to sand them off. Got it as good as I could get without taking the black wax I did over prime color, finally just put another layer of clear was on top
I found a dropping of gator hide,, it’s a bit dry what can I do to fix it?
Hi LaDon - do you Gatorhide the sides too or just the top? I have just painted a bathroom vanity and thinking I should put Gatorhide on sides and front too since it will be in a bathroom but wanted your opinion. Thank you!
How long do Gator Hide and DB topcoat need to dry/cure before actually using the piece? I'm working on a coffee table and not sure how long before I can actually use it. I haven't been able to find this information. I see that DB paint takes 30 days, so is it the same time for the topcoats?
Why is it some say use damp and some say use a totally dry applicator?
@nataliesimon9670 when Gator Hide first came out the instructions were to use a dry applicator which helps when applying Gator Hide to darker surfaces. Later on some of us started trying it with a damp applicator; however, over a dark surface it could leave a cloudy appearance when dry. When applying with a damp applicator I barely mist my applicator with water and if there is a cloudy after-effect I use a 0000 steel wool to lightly buff it out. AJ's Vintage Designs has done 3 great Gator Hide videos that I would recommend. Hope this helps
ua-cam.com/video/50oCjouNe08/v-deo.html
facebook.com/watch/live/?v=514631262587481&external_log_id=94caa5d4aa54b05896fe897b167cb69f
facebook.com/watch/?v=1870063623033259&external_log_id=34afa7f20d10b5b569f340a50d11dffd&q=dixie%20belle%20paint%20company%20ajs%20vintage%20design%20gator%20hide
What colors did you use on this piece?
It is a beautiful piece!!
Is gator hide a must on Dixie Belle paint?
No, Gator Hide is not a must with Dixie Belle Paint. Dixie Belle paint has a built in sealer in it. Gator Hide is a water repellent, water resistant top coat so I use it on pieces where I want extra protection.
How about finishing raw wood with a coat of Thompsons waterseal
How would you fill in screw holes