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    • Q: Finishing polyurethane

    I'm finishing a myrtlewood clock in semi-gloss polyurethane and have finished application of 5 coats with light sanding (220, 00 steel wood, 0000 steel wool) between coats and 0000 steel wool final sanding.  Would it be better to buff the final coat, if so with what, or just to brush apply a final coat?

     

    Jim Mullen

    Wichita, KS


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    580 grandpa writes:

    I would only buff the final coat if I thought it needed smoothing.  You could probably just wax it with some good paste wax.  That is my preference.  It will take away a little of the gloss. 
    11:02 pm September 9, 2011

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    Randy209
    Randy Menard writes:

    Depending on the design and the intended decor of the room, taking the semi-gloss sheen down a little with 0000 steel wool, gives the look of handrubbed finish. Paste wax will help protect it from environmental effects. Any pictures?

    Posted: 9:33 am January 21, 2013
    matthewknight
    matthew knight writes:

    Jim,

    I often give a piece a light rub-down with #0000 steel wool after the last coat (allow you finish to properly cure for several days first), and then apply a coat of paste wax.

    Another method to experiment with would be to use 0000 steel wool to apply your paste wax at the very end of the project.

    Best,

    Ed

    Posted: 4:14 pm September 22, 2011
    580 grandpa
    Clifford McGhghy writes:

    I would only buff the final coat if I thought it needed smoothing.  You could probably just wax it with some good paste wax.  That is my preference.  It will take away a little of the gloss. 

    Posted: 11:02 pm September 9, 2011