Aqua Coat Water Based Clear Wood Grain Filler Gel, 1 Pint

Applied with a body filler spreader, this stuff goes on smoothly, dries quickly to a completely clear finish, sands to a fine white powder with no clogging of sandpaper, and cleans up with water. Grain filling is uniformly excellent. I’ve used this only with shellac- and water-based finishes, so I can’t comment on its use with oil based finishes. Most highly recommended.

This stuff gave me a nice smooth finish on two guitar projects. You need some rubber applicators and some finesse, but you can get a great result!

Aqua Coat Water-Based Clear delivers a smooth, natural wood finish with easy water cleanup, but needs multiple careful coats for the best results

The Aqua Coat Water Based Wood Grain Filler Gel has been a game-changer for my woodworking projects. This fast-drying, low-odor clear wood filler is not only effective but also environmentally safe, which is a huge plus for me. I've used other wood fillers in the past, but this one stands out for its non-toxic properties. It's a pint-sized powerhouse that I can always rely on to fill in those pesky gaps and imperfections in my woodwork. Craftsmanship has become a pleasure with this wood filler gel. It seamlessly blends with the wood grain, leaving a flawless finish. The fact that it dries quickly allows me to proceed with sanding and finishing sooner, saving me valuable time on my projects. The low odor is a breath of fresh air compared to other products I've used, making my workspace much more comfortable. In a world where environmental consciousness is vital, I appreciate that Aqua Coat has created a product that not only works exceptionally well but also prioritizes safety for both users and the environment. This wood filler gel has become a staple in my woodworking toolkit, and I can't recommend it enough to fellow wood enthusiasts. It's a must-try for anyone looking to enhance their woodworking experience with a top-notch wood filler.

This might be a good product but it messed up my red oak vanity surface with it i guess b/c i did not use it right. I believe my issue was not add a sanding sealer/shellac after my stain. I started with 3 coats of thinned shellac first as a wood conditioner. Then I stained it with oil-based minwax stain and waited at least 24 hours before using the aqua coat grain filler. Just before applying the aquacoat, I sanded with 220 grit sandpaper. I had watched several videos and read the instructions which were confusing: Aqua Coat Clear Wood Grain Filler should be applied after the piece is stained, AND/OR a seal coat has been applied. So I applied it after the stain but the "or" in the prior statement makes it seam the seal coat is optional. I had read the longer instructions...but again, they were confusing. I had already applied shellac initially before my stain so I didn't think anything of not applying the seal coat. It ended up that using a credit card-like scraper (not as thick as a credit card but the slightly thinner ones), caused some of the stain to scrape off as well. You can esp see it when I went perpendicular to the grain and it's an eyesore. I started with a squeegie instead of the scraper but could not get it to remove enough of the filler. It left a film. So now I need to do more work on this piece. I will say that the filling part made the surface very solid-feeling and smooth after sanding. So it feels nice but doesn't look good. I will likely sand it a little and apply a Java gel stain to hide anything additional. Thankfully I used a light stain to start and a sink will be covering alot if my piece. Ugh. I've been refinishing with wood several times a week for the past couple of years and thought this would be an easy one...but it did not turn out so. I'm frustrated because it looked so nice before using the grain filler! :(

First off I will say I don’t use this product as intended. I am a taxidermist and I use it to fill places I can get stuffing or foam into. It works really well. It’s thin enough to go through a needle and can be injected. I really love working with it. It’s also very easy to clean up.

This product produces a completely clear fill on open pored woods like oak, walnut, ash, hickory, etc. However, it does require a small amount of skill and the right technique to use it (as do all grain fillers), so I'm not surprised to see that some are reviewing this product poorly as a result of not being able to simply open the jar and have it create flat surfaces all on its own. Here's how I use this product: 1. Prep the surface by sanding (to 220) or planing 2. Apply Aqua Coat using a plastic card and trying to press it deep into the pores of the wood. 3. lightly scrape the plastic card over the top to scrape off the excess. Be careful when you do this, you want to try to do it in 1 swipe and you don't want to press too hard because you can pull the grain filler back out of the pores. 4. Wait 45 minutes, use a paper towel to wipe up any globs you might have missed, and then lightly sand the piece with 220 grit 5. Repeat this process until the pores are completely filled. There is no 'set' number of times to recommend for this, you need to judge how many coats are necessary on an individual basis. Keep going until you can scrape your nail across the board and not have it catch on any pores. 6. Apply your topcoat of choice, if you're worried about oil based varnish adhering properly then just hit it with a coat or two of dewaxed shellac first I like this product because it retains the depth of the pores since it drys clear. This gives projects a 3D appearance instead of coming out flat which can happen when you use wet sanding + oil methods to grain fill.

I have used this stuff for a while now on several projects and it's excellent. Fills the pores very well after a few coats and helps make the top coat smooth and deep looking.

Changing the wood color to very weird color. I don't recommend it at all for guitar marketing!

Used to grain fill cedar neck and rosewood back and sides on a guitar build. Approximately 3 coats required, each lightly sanded before re-applying. Subsequent varnishing came out glass smooth.

For those that are looking to use this product...I can tell it works. I just finished doing a complete kitchen change over from 1980's yellow stained oak to white. Did many drawer fronts, as well as over 20 door fronts including 3 double size pantry doors. For all of this I used almost 4 containers. I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Barely a grain shows through when we looked at it from every angle in the direct sunlight. Before tackling the job I used a couple of extra door fronts as test pieces to make sure I got the best results. The first I did two coats of aqua coat clear, then primer, then two coats of milk paint and a final clear finish all applied with a paint sprayer. There were still some grains coming through. The next try, I used three coats of aqua coat clear. The fist coat very liberally applied like you'd apply car wax. Then the next coat a little less liberally but use it, and then third coat a light finish. Of course leaving time between coats to dry and sand. Sanding couldn't be easier. Then primer, paint and finish. They look like they came fresh white from the factory. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. The extra effort was definitely worth it. From one wood worker to the next.....You know that sometimes it just takes that extra step....

Good product