Question on Wiped Polyurethane Finish

Steve Almond wrote:

> I now complete the job to leave a little sheen or satin glow to the oak?
> Should I apply the poly mix without the abrasive paper, or should I apply
> wax over the finish?

I'd go with wax. Any furniture wax should be just the ticket.

I'm getting to where I wax *everything* now. I really like the look and
feel.

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Wax will help, it fills the minute scratches in the finish.
Might want to try a finer abradsive then a coat of paste wax.
Apply the wax and rub a bit with a stochbrite pad. Then allow to haze over & buff.
Thanks, Tony D.


"Steve Almond" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I'm finishing an English oak cabinet. I've used polyurethane varnish,
> diluted around 40% with white spirit. I've applied three coats, each rubbed
> wet with 400 grit paper and the residue removed after a further 15 minutes
> or so.
> The result is a nice flat, smooth finish which is completely matt. How do I
> now complete the job to leave a little sheen or satin glow to the oak?
> Should I apply the poly mix without the abrasive paper, or should I apply
> wax over the finish?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve

try a gray or white pad (synthetic steel wool), or 0000 steel wool, and
if that is too shiny for you, 000.

dave

Steve Almond wrote:

> I'm finishing an English oak cabinet. I've used polyurethane varnish,
> diluted around 40% with white spirit. I've applied three coats, each rubbed
> wet with 400 grit paper and the residue removed after a further 15 minutes
> or so.
> The result is a nice flat, smooth finish which is completely matt. How do I
> now complete the job to leave a little sheen or satin glow to the oak?
> Should I apply the poly mix without the abrasive paper, or should I apply
> wax over the finish?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
>
>