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01-04-2020, 08:14 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-04-2020, 09:55 PM by Willyou.)
I wonder if you have some left over scratches from the 320 grit. I think that is very coarse to start polishing your finish. I almost never put anything coarser than 600 wet/dry on a new finish. I always do my final polish with 1000 - 2000 grit (might start with 600) wet/dry using water w/ a little soap in it by hand with the grain. That way, any sanding marks left are not noticeable. If I need any better polish I use an automotive polishing compound after the wet sanding.
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If the swirl marks are in or under the finish you won't be able to remove them short of stripping off the finish and starting over. If they are on the surface than you should be able to remove them with automotive swirl remover on a ROS with appropriate foam pad.
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I tried some Meguires low cut swirl remover and it didn't seem to do much than polish the surface. The scratches were still there. I then got some medium cut Meguires. I used a terry cloth applicator and put it on the bottom of my ROS. It took out the deeper scratches but still left a swirl pattern so I went back over by hand in one direction. Now I have the scratches all going in one direction. I may try the low cut stuff tonight by hand. It is sitting in my finishing booth that only has raking light so it might look better if I put it in a more normal lighting situation.
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05-11-2020, 02:45 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-11-2020, 02:49 PM by Cooler.)
I have not used it yet, but am planning on for my next project: Mohawk Wool-lube. No local retailers. I will have to order it on line.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb3cmKC_EhY
https://www.mohawk-finishing.com/product...ant-paste/
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Violin makers like to use Novus #2 plastic polish. The result is fabulous but requires a good amount of elbow grease.
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Not to highjack, but I am finishing up a large buffet from cherry and using Waterlox original sealer/finish. I wiped on 3 heavy coats and rubbed it down with gray pads. I wiped on two additional thin coats and I am going to let it dry a few more days. I will need to rub it out for the final look. I don't want any glossy shiny look. I do have wool lube that I can use with fine steel wool, or gray pads, but before I use that, is there any other products that I should look at?