I have found that with most finishes, the final sanding up to 600 or 800 grit leaves the surface with a white and dry look. With shellac I use a final steel wool and wax and it looks great. What’s the solution for the other hand applied finishes without having to go through a ton of grits? Sounds like its one last wipe on of a diluted coat or how about a gel coat? I only ask because it looks like now I am moving more into the poly, Waterlox, GF zone of finishes. Thanks again for helping with this.
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Most often, I rub down with steel wool or the equivalent Mirka pad, then use some Renaissance wax. It depends on the use the object will get.
If you have done the recommended sanding between coats, the final coat should be pretty smooth and require very little additional rubbing. At most a final light rub with 600, 1000, and 2000, wet dry sandpaper on a cork block using water lube will flatten and polish the surface. Complete the job with a coat of paste wax if you like.
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