On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 01:09:00 GMT, "toller" wrote:

When I ran out of the Minwax wipe-on I usually use, I decided to make my own
by diluting Var poly with 25% more mineral spirits. It did just fine until
I did my 5th and final application. It was not at all satisfactory; lumpy
and varied appearance. I went at it with steel wool and put down another
final application. It was just as bad. More steel wool; this time I
diluted a bit thinner, but the result was the same. (I expect the first 5
applications were uneven also, but I wasn't expecting them to look finished,
so it didn't matter)

I bought some Minwax wipe-on and it went on as even as can be.

Presumably I am doing something wrong, since so many of you talk about
making your own wipe-on. Any hints as to why I had problems? The home made
is about half the price of prepared, so I would like to keep using it; but I
have a feeling it is more than just dilute regular. Thanks.

IMHO, the way to go for most folks is the Minwax route...
Personally, I love the way it works, and it isn't at all expensive,
especially compared to prices of wood, sand paper, etc..

I could probably produce something that was "just as good", but have
no desire to... YMMV


mac

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