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Nickbee · 11-09-2007, 04:30 PM

I’m fishing a small Poplar project. I’m using 3 coats of Minwax gloss brush on oil-poly followed by a light spray of rattle can Minwax satin poly. The results on a test piece is great. I’m sanding with 220 after the 1st coat, and then using 000 synthetic steel wool (scotch brite) after the 2nd and 3rd coat.

The final finish is smooth but of course I can barley feel a few dust nubs. What would be a good way to “polish” these out without affecting my satin finish. I’ve seen wet sanding and brown paper bag as options… Also wax with steel wool.. But I think that would gloss up my finish…

Thanks!

**challagan** · 11-09-2007, 05:33 PM

Brown paper bag is equal to about 2500 grit sand paper Nick. Everything you do will affect the poly finish... but rubbing it out with wax on 0000 steel wool will leave a beautiful satin finish. If you want to do the least amount to the actual finish use the brown paper bag.

Corey

**Mike** · 11-11-2007, 02:08 AM

You can most likely buy a couple ultra fine finishing pads from a local marble and granite company. They should have 3000 grit pads. Another source is a shop that makes eye glasses. They call them "daisy pads". Remember that having a glass smooth surface does not effect the satin feature of the finish.

Nickbee · 11-21-2007, 02:11 PM

BTW, I ended up using 0000 steel wool and wax. Worked like a charm. Got rid of what little dust nibs (or is it nobs) and left a glass smooth finish!

**challagan** · 11-21-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickbee

BTW, I ended up using 0000 steel wool and wax. Worked like a charm. Got rid of what little dust nibs (or is it nobs) and left a glass smooth finish!

This has become my favorite way to finish larger turnings and boxes and such... especially small items that get picked up and handled. Glad it worked out.

corey

**harrysin** · 11-22-2007, 01:30 AM

Yep, that's how I finish all my projects, 0000 wire wool and Johnsons wax polish, whether the finish is poly or Danish oil.

nzgeordie · 11-22-2007, 03:47 PM

I find that a pair of old nylon tights wrapped around an old wool sock is good for removing fine 'nibs' left by dust in a finish.

boxer · 11-27-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by harrysin

Yep, that's how I finish all my projects, 0000 wire wool and Johnsons wax polish, whether the finish is poly or Danish oil.

It's like we're living parallel lives.

**challagan** · 11-27-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nzgeordie

I find that a pair of old nylon tights wrapped around an old wool sock is good for removing fine 'nibs' left by dust in a finish.

Something else you want to tell use Geordie or show us a photo of you with your tights on

Corey

nzgeordie · 11-30-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by challagan

Something else you want to tell use Geordie or show us a photo of you with your tights on

Corey

Corey,
I don't think the forum's quite ready for a pic of me wearing tights. It would probably breach the rules of 'good taste' and would certainly scare off new members.
However, I can say that sourcing a pair of old tights can be good fun - especially if you're single.

SWMBO has since adviced me that you fellas on the N. American continent might be more familiar with the expression 'pantyhose' which are commonly called 'tights' over here.

11-09-2007, 04:30 PM	#1
Nickbee Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 393 View Nickbee's Gallery	Report This Post! Wet sand or paper bag satin poly finish? I’m fishing a small Poplar project. I’m using 3 coats of Minwax gloss brush on oil-poly followed by a light spray of rattle can Minwax satin poly. The results on a test piece is great. I’m sanding with 220 after the 1st coat, and then using 000 synthetic steel wool (scotch brite) after the 2nd and 3rd coat. The final finish is smooth but of course I can barley feel a few dust nubs. What would be a good way to “polish” these out without affecting my satin finish. I’ve seen wet sanding and brown paper bag as options… Also wax with steel wool.. But I think that would gloss up my finish… Thanks!
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11-09-2007, 05:33 PM	#2
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Brown paper bag is equal to about 2500 grit sand paper Nick. Everything you do will affect the poly finish... but rubbing it out with wax on 0000 steel wool will leave a beautiful satin finish. If you want to do the least amount to the actual finish use the brown paper bag. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,380 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! You can most likely buy a couple ultra fine finishing pads from a local marble and granite company. They should have 3000 grit pads. Another source is a shop that makes eye glasses. They call them "daisy pads". Remember that having a glass smooth surface does not effect the satin feature of the finish. __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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11-21-2007, 02:11 PM	#4
Nickbee Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 393 View Nickbee's Gallery	Report This Post! BTW, I ended up using 0000 steel wool and wax. Worked like a charm. Got rid of what little dust nibs (or is it nobs) and left a glass smooth finish!
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,333 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Yep, that's how I finish all my projects, 0000 wire wool and Johnsons wax polish, whether the finish is poly or Danish oil. __________________ *Harry*
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nzgeordie Registered User Forum King Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upper Hutt, New Zealand Posts: 698 View nzgeordie's Gallery	Report This Post! I find that a pair of old nylon tights wrapped around an old wool sock is good for removing fine 'nibs' left by dust in a finish. __________________ Pete I've cut it twice and it's still too short! But only at one end.
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