Satisfactory two-coat gloss work cannot be done on bare wood. If the work is not filled or sized, the primer should be mixed to a thin consistency with 7/8 turpentine and 1/8 hard drying or enamel varnish. The second coat should be of the same mixture but of heavier consistency. If for a size or filled surface, the first coat should be of the same consistency and mixture as for second coat over bare wood. This will dry flat. Sandpaper or rub with fine steel wool to a smooth, even coat.

If the work is to be finished in lead, use 1-3 of the second coat flat mixture and 2-3 hard drying or enamel varnish. If a white finish is desired, zinc in place of lead should be used. For zinc finish, prime with lead reduced as before stated. Second coat with zinc varnish reduced with turpentine. Sandpaper between coats and finish with 1-3 second-coat zinc mixture and 2-3 white or enamel varnish. Either of these finishes will dry with a good gloss and should not turn yellow or check.