On 7/17/2017 12:43 PM, Electric Comet wrote:
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

http://www.poloplaz.com/dry-vs-cure/
Drying occurs when solvents evaporate from the surface of the film,
leaving it tack free. There are four important elements of proper
drying: temperature, humidity, film thickness and airflow. Temperature
affects viscosity, which contributes to film thickness. Humidity affects
the evaporation rate of the solvents. The amount of airflow determines
how much oxygen will crosslink with the finish to initiate curing. High
temperatures, low humidity, thin film thickness and adequate airflow
will all expedite dry time and cure time. If these elements are not
maintained properly, the finish could dry too quickly.
Curing occurs when residual solvents leave the film and it begins
crosslinking with oxygen in the air to develop strength, toughness,
abrasion resistance and chemical resistance. Although most finishes
reach 90% cure in seven days, full cure takes up to thirty days.