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product_id: 26253023
title: "Oil Based Gel Topcoat, 1 Gallon, Satin"
brand: "general finishes"
price: "A$297"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "General Finishes"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/26253023-oil-based-gel-topcoat-1-gallon-satin
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 12-24h dry time Oil-based penetrating finish 3+ coats for durable protection Oil Based Gel Topcoat, 1 Gallon, Satin

**Brand:** general finishes
**Price:** A$297
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Elevate your woodwork with a finish that’s as professional as your ambition.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Oil Based Gel Topcoat, 1 Gallon, Satin by general finishes
- **How much does it cost?** A$297 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/26253023-oil-based-gel-topcoat-1-gallon-satin)

## Best For

- general finishes enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted general finishes brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Time-Smart Drying:** Dries in 12-24 hours, letting you move fast without sacrificing quality.
- • **Deep, Rich Ambiance:** Darkens and ambers naturally over time, adding warm character to your wood.
- • **Effortless Elegance:** Achieve a silky, satin finish that invites touch and admiration.
- • **Versatile Application:** Apply with cloth, natural bristle, foam brush, or paint pad—perfect for detailed or large projects.
- • **Long-Lasting Protection:** Minimum 3 coats ensure a hard, durable finish that stands the test of time.

## Overview

General Finishes Oil Based Gel Topcoat is a premium satin finish designed for interior wood projects. It penetrates deeply, darkening with age to enhance wood’s natural beauty. Fast drying within 12-24 hours and curing fully in 30 days, it requires a minimum of 3 coats for optimal durability. Compatible with multiple application tools and cleaned up easily with mineral spirits, this gel topcoat delivers a smooth, hard, and polished finish favored by woodworking pros.

## Description

General Finishes Oil Based Gel Topcoat, 1 Gallon, Satin - desertcart.com

Review: This stuff put me in a new category of finisher - I bought this because I read about a finishing process in one of my wookworker's magazines I wanted to try. I needed a poly finish on some custom interior walnut doors. I wanted a medium sheen, highly polished finish. I've had all the typical frustrations with poly in the past- brush strokes, dust nibs, gnats... you know the story. For this project I brushed on poly like always, then leveled the brush work with sandpaper, then wiped on about 3 coats of this gel poly. When fully cured I rubbed it out with automotive rubbing compound and then car wax. People can't keep their hands off my doors. They are so silky, so indulgent, it feels almost sinful to run one's hand up and down the stiles. Maybe even criminal. This product is very forgiving to use. If you move too slow and it begins to drag you can reactivate with a little fresh finish. Even better, let it cure and polish out the defects. It has a low odor, unlike its brush-on brother, and smells almost pleasant. It goes on fast and easy, with little or none of the anxiety of brushing under raking light and all that drama. It cures fast; fast enough to keep a gnat from setting you back a day. It cures hard and polishes out beautifully. It's a little spendy, sure, but a little bit goes a looong way, and the cost (for me) is negligible when compared to the time, effort and materials invested in most of my projects. I don't always need the protection of poly and I don't always want a high polish, but when I do, this stuff is my new best friend.
Review: Superior Top Coat! - Love the General Finishes line! I used to use polyshade (combined stain with poly) because it was quicker than doing separately. But on occasion, I’ve had to sand down work afterward because the finish wouldn’t look right. But when I first used the General Finishes Gel Stain in 2018, I was in awe of how easy it was to use and the professional looking result so I ordered the gel top coat. I was genuinely amazed at the results! So much easier to apply and the results looked professional, as though I bought it that way! Four years later, it still looks as good as day one! Now I only use General Finishes on all my woodworking projects! Totally worth the price!

## Features

- Oil based penetrating finish
- Darkens/ambers with time
- Dry Time: 12-24 hours. Cure Time: 30 days
- Coats recommended: 3 minimum. Hand application: Cloth, natural bristle brush, foam brush, paint pad applicator
- Cleanup with mineral spirits, . Ideal for detailed pieces and any size project

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B015551NUU |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #154,965 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #188 in Household Stains |
| Brand | General Finishes |
| Coating Description | Oil-based |
| Color | Satin |
| Coverage | protection by penetration |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,145) |
| Date First Available | September 9, 2015 |
| Finish | Oil |
| Finish Type | Oil |
| Included Components | Item |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 7.76 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.63 x 6.63 x 7.63 inches |
| Item model number | B122-L Gallon |
| Liquid Volume | 1 Gallons |
| Manufacturer | General Finishes |
| Material | Oil Based |
| Model Name | B122-L Gallon |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Information | Can |
| Paint Type | Oil |
| Part Number | SG |
| Product Dimensions | 6.63 x 6.63 x 7.63 inches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | interior |
| Size | 1 Gallon |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood |
| UPC | 606016111541 |
| Unit Count | 128 Fluid Ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** General Finishes
- **Color:** Satin
- **Material:** Oil Based
- **Model Name:** B122-L Gallon
- **Surface Recommendation:** Wood

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This stuff put me in a new category of finisher
*by W***N on September 30, 2010*

I bought this because I read about a finishing process in one of my wookworker's magazines I wanted to try. I needed a poly finish on some custom interior walnut doors. I wanted a medium sheen, highly polished finish. I've had all the typical frustrations with poly in the past- brush strokes, dust nibs, gnats... you know the story. For this project I brushed on poly like always, then leveled the brush work with sandpaper, then wiped on about 3 coats of this gel poly. When fully cured I rubbed it out with automotive rubbing compound and then car wax. People can't keep their hands off my doors. They are so silky, so indulgent, it feels almost sinful to run one's hand up and down the stiles. Maybe even criminal. This product is very forgiving to use. If you move too slow and it begins to drag you can reactivate with a little fresh finish. Even better, let it cure and polish out the defects. It has a low odor, unlike its brush-on brother, and smells almost pleasant. It goes on fast and easy, with little or none of the anxiety of brushing under raking light and all that drama. It cures fast; fast enough to keep a gnat from setting you back a day. It cures hard and polishes out beautifully. It's a little spendy, sure, but a little bit goes a looong way, and the cost (for me) is negligible when compared to the time, effort and materials invested in most of my projects. I don't always need the protection of poly and I don't always want a high polish, but when I do, this stuff is my new best friend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superior Top Coat!
*by S***R on June 2, 2022*

Love the General Finishes line! I used to use polyshade (combined stain with poly) because it was quicker than doing separately. But on occasion, I’ve had to sand down work afterward because the finish wouldn’t look right. But when I first used the General Finishes Gel Stain in 2018, I was in awe of how easy it was to use and the professional looking result so I ordered the gel top coat. I was genuinely amazed at the results! So much easier to apply and the results looked professional, as though I bought it that way! Four years later, it still looks as good as day one! Now I only use General Finishes on all my woodworking projects! Totally worth the price!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Coat
*by L***S on November 9, 2025*

Excellent product and plan on using on alot of my work

## Frequently Bought Together

- General Finishes Oil Based Gel Topcoat, 1 Gallon, Satin
- General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain, 1 Gallon, Java

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*Last updated: 2026-02-13*