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Default Finishing Mahogany Exterior Door

Client has new exterior Mahogany door installed. Typical 3-footer with
1ft. sidelights.
Guy who put it in said he doesn't like finishing, but has another guy
who does it, and estimated he would charge $6-800.
Other guy shows up and tells them it'll be more like $1200.

Inside, I'm thinking, "Heck, *I'll* do it for $6-800!" but try to play
it cool.
So, I'm looking into it.

What am I missing, here? Is this really a thousand dollar job!?
What's the best finish to use? Spar Varnish?

I'm guessing you're talking about several coats to do it right, so is
that the reason for the high bid?


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