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Mike Marlow
 
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Default Buffing Polyurethane


"Jock" wrote in message
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Jock
"Jock" wrote in message
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hey,
I am doing a shelf in Cypress Pine, I want a nice (really) nice smooth
finish. With a lambswool pad on the random orbital sander, do I need
anything as a buffing agent?? I have never gone for this level of

finish
before and would appreciate a word on the best ay to achieve something
other than disaster.
thanks,
Jock




You will probably want to gently sand it or wet sand it with something on
the order of 1200-1500 grit paper. This will knock down any dust nibs or
other small imperfections. It will also kill the shine if you've applied a
gloss finish. You can then buff it back up with automotive rubbing compound
(either by hand or with a buffer) to bring back the shine. That would give
you a finish that is as smooth as glass.

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