On Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:21:48 -0400
Ed Pawlowski wrote:

A few years back someone posted a method to use poly and make it look
like a quality finish. I've done it and it works well.

Apply a thinned coat
Apply two mre full strength sanding between
Wait four weeks for it to cure
Wet sand with 320 grit
Rub with pumice
Rub with rottenstone
Wax

like that idea

not sure about the four week wait and that sounds like it is based on
local climate or something but not always required but seems too long
for poly or at least the poly i use

i guess wax gives a three dimensional look and feel and is probably the
key giving poly a different look