Orange Peel
I just tried some spray poly on a small project. I like it because it's
convenient and quick (no brushes to clean up). The one small problem I had is some slight orange peel (dimpling in the surface like cellulite). What;s the best way to A) avoid this when using spray poly, and B) fix it when it shows up? |
On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 03:38:41 GMT, the opaque Dan Major
clearly wrote: I just tried some spray poly on a small project. I like it because it's convenient and quick (no brushes to clean up). The one small problem I had is some slight orange peel (dimpling in the surface like cellulite). What;s the best way to A) avoid this when using spray poly, and B) fix it when it shows up? A) Don't use poly spraycans. I prefer acrylic for that gaudy, glossy, highly-plastic look. It comes in matte, too! Shake the SPIT out of the can before use. B) Clean the work first. Naphtha, denatured alcohol, lacquer thinner. And let it DRY before putting finish on. Compressed air can help but raises dust, so wipe (tack off) before you finish anyway. - Inside every older person is a younger person wondering WTF happened. --- http://diversify.com Website Application Programming |
Dan Major wrote:
I just tried some spray poly on a small project. I like it because it's convenient and quick (no brushes to clean up). The one small problem I had is some slight orange peel (dimpling in the surface like cellulite). What;s the best way to A) avoid this when using spray poly, and B) fix it when it shows up? G'day Dan, The likely cause of the orange peel is to heavy a coat. Plenty of light coats does the trick. To remedy either A) Lightly sand back with fine paper = 240 - 320 and re coat. Just sand out the dimples, no need to sand of the poly. B) Cut back with very fine paper = 600+ cut with a cutting compound and polish. I usually do (A) and have good results. All the Best John |
On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 12:59:49 GMT, John B
wrote: Dan Major wrote: I just tried some spray poly on a small project. I like it because it's convenient and quick (no brushes to clean up). The one small problem I had is some slight orange peel (dimpling in the surface like cellulite). What;s the best way to A) avoid this when using spray poly, and B) fix it when it shows up? G'day Dan, The likely cause of the orange peel is to heavy a coat. Plenty of light coats does the trick. To remedy either A) Lightly sand back with fine paper = 240 - 320 and re coat. Just sand out the dimples, no need to sand of the poly. B) Cut back with very fine paper = 600+ cut with a cutting compound and polish. I usually do (A) and have good results. All the Best John I like to also (C?) finish it off with fine steel wool and Johnsons wax.... both on the wiping poly that I use and the spray poly that the wife uses.... mac Please remove splinters before emailing |
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