Is my poly still good?

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austing458

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I have about half of a container of Min-wax high gloss polyurethane that froze a few times in my garage and was wondering if it is still good? (ice did form on top of it)
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks
 
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If it were me, I'd toss it and buy new, But, you could always try some on scrap wood and see how it acts.
 
austing458 said:
I have about half of a container of Min-wax high gloss polyurethane that froze a few times in my garage and was wondering if it is still good? (ice did form on top of it)
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks
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Now when a question like that comes up I always ask the person what is cheaper, to buy a new can or do the finishing a couple times after you try useing it and ruining it. You have now introduced an element that is not natural so I would dispose of it properly. Remember there are laws. PS don't store finishes in a place that will freeze or get too hot. Lesson learned.
 
Jelled = partially cured

Partially cured means it will likely be a troublesome finish

Probably was age and oxygen rather than freezing for solvent based finish. Water based finishes do NOT like to be frozen.
 
You have 2 choices. Throw it away now, or throw it away after you have tried to use it and then have to get it off the wood so you can use a good finish.

Any finish that turns to a gel is gone, and there is no amount of thinner that will save it.
 
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