Minwax vs. Watco Wipe-on Poly. Probably more than you wanted to know.
 

replying to Pounds on Wood, Dennis wrote:
I am building a white pine dining room table and used Watco dark walnut danish
oil on it, after it dried i gave it two coats of Watco wipe on poly, sanded
and removed the dust, third coat did not go on as smooth. Lots of rag smears
and thick build up. My plan is to sand off tonight, and use Minwax because of
its thinner consistency. Any problems to avoid?

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Minwax vs. Watco Wipe-on Poly. Probably more than you wanted toknow.
 

On 8/13/2019 4:14 PM, Dennis wrote:
replying to Pounds on Wood, Dennis wrote:
I am building a white pine dining room table and used Watco dark walnut
danish
oil on it, after it dried i gave it two coats of Watco wipe on poly, sanded
and removed the dust, third coat did not go on as smooth.Â* Lots of rag
smears
and thick build up.Â* My plan is to sand off tonight, and use Minwax
because of
its thinner consistency.Â* Any problems to avoid?


You are starting to get rag smears because the wood is no longer soaking
up the excess.

Switching brands probably will not yield better results.
You may try using a "good quality" foam brush, like Wooster, to apply a
thick even coat.