Buffing varnished wood. I have already applied about 15 coats of polyurethane to the top and let it cure until i cannot smell it. Incidentally you should wait a long time prior to rubbing out spar finishes as they continue to dry for weeks leading to reverse sanding scratches after rub out as the finish continues to shrink. Start with a thick coating. Four regular coats of urethane applied one over the other is a good starting point.
I need to polish to top of this oak slab coffee table. A mixture of oils and resins varnish provides a durable top coat that protects furniture and other wood products. Next im going to wet sand the top. Thats not to say you should apply each coat thickly.
Why not polish it. The first thing to understand is the need to begin with a thick polyurethane finish film to ensure that you dont buff right through to bare wood. Buffing a varnished finish post by moosemeat sat sep 17 2016 625 pm phil has a photo of my boat being towed to the haul out ramp at the sml show. Then i would use 3m imperial microfinshing compound followed by finesse it iii both on buffing pads.
Not only does it resist heat it repels water and. As is the case with virtually all finishes several thin coats are preferable to fewer thick coats. If theres not enough youll go through the finish to the bare wood and have to start all over again. How to buff polish varnish.
Mmmmm not so easy but you can polish some varnishesbut only once they have really gone hard. Easy maintenance alone may be one of the biggest reasons for its popularity. It looks attractive and it is durable and easy to maintain. 1952 chris craft riviera 18 buffing varnish rjs triumph 02 27 2015 duration.
Varnished wood is one of the most common surfaces available in furniture. As youll find out the buffing process removes a certain amount of finish.