Spray on Polyurethane?

[SeFu]

ARRGGH :mad:
I cannot get my polyurethane to mirror... I try to apply the brush strokes fast enough so that the poly strokes will bleed into one... but its such a delicate line between fast strokes and making sure you dont puddle up!!!

and my table is an outer octagon so I have to stroke the poly in a circle around the table and by the time i get back to the starting point... i end up creating bad brush strokes in the tacky poly as i bring the new poly up to the starting point!!!

Im thinking of getting a can of the spray on polyurethane for my final coat on the surface of the table.
Any opinions on those spray on cans?

And if your against them, can you give me a tip on how to get my finish to mirror, or get close to it?

Thanks!
-SeFu

[SeFu]

by the way... ive read that you may need to just sand your final coat to get it stroke free...
If you do that, youll need to wax and polish it to bring back its sheen.

If I do that... will I need to wax/polish it regularly since the polyurethane is not mirror like anymore?

[journeyman Mick]

SeFu,
if you want a mirror finish - use "Mirotone" pre catalysed nitrocellulose lacquer out of a spray gun. Cheaper than polyurethane, more forgiving if you make mistakes and very easy to spray. If you don't have a spray gun etc I can't help you with information or advice, I honestly can't remember the last time I tried brushing on a clear finish.

Mick

[maglite]

Rather than using a brush..........have you tried a small paint roller with a MOHAIR sleeve?

I believe that is what the floor sanders use to apply their finish to boards.....dont quote me tho.

Cheers
Steve

[echnidna]

Build you finish up by hand rubbing back between coats. Apply the final coat from a spray can.

[SeFu]

ok thank you for the help
I have a spray gun, i might bust it out to do this... ill look into that Mirotone

Either way, this confirms to me that spray on is a good idea. I only wish I hadnt spent 20 bucks on a whole gallon of poly :o