I recently bought some polyester embroidery thread in several twist colors.On a sample blank I tried each color with CP and then finish, urethane and then finish, and finish alone. To my surprise the only samples that repelled the finish were the ones with CP. I used 2 flood coats and let them dry overnight before applying the finish. Has this happened to any of you . I used a very popular brand of CP that I have had about 2 years. Is there a shelf life on CP. What brand CP do you that use it a lot prefer. Any help appreciated.

I have experienced what you had happen with flood coats of chromaseal. If I put on just enough to soak the threads, it was fine.

Thanks Scott, That is exactly the case. I,ll try again , before using on a rod, with less CP. How many coats of chromaseal do you use?

2. Put it on thick and wick most of it off. WHen it dries put another coat on, and wick it all off. YOu don't need 6 coats of CP, you don't need to thin it, it's really a simple thin gto use CP but people do a lot of uneccesary things because they are so scared of having a disaster

2 coats is all you need. When I feel the desire to use CP, I do just as billy said.....put it on and wick it off with a paper towel.