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    did 5 layers of DO with sand down in between. planning to use paste wax for top coat.
    1. how do i flatten the last coat
    2. dust particle exist on the final layer. how do i rectify it
    3. if sanded down the surface will turn to matt finish. how do i achieve best gloss possible before applying paste wax
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    Finer and finer paper, finished off with (essentially) car cut & polish compound to bring a gloss back. Wax will give you a less shiny finish - it's a dull sheen, not a high gloss finish.


    Most danish oils are actually oil/varnish mixes; if you were going for oil only, you be able to do it this way - damnfinefurniture

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    thanks..
    if its a walnut veneer will the automotive compound leaves a whitish residue?

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    Only if you haven't filled the grain before/during your finishing.

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    the final layer is fully cured as i left it for a week already. will the heat generated by the wool pad cause problem on the DO surface as i am using rotary buffing machine

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    Which Danish oil you using? I use Rustins and don't do any sanding after finish is applied. Sanding to 240# at the most. (on furniture at least. ) A professional guy I know doesn't either and that Is who I have been copying. If it needs it he will use a bit of 320# in patches. The instructions on the tin, i noticed recently (my eye fell on them accidentally officer. I didn't mean it ) says to buff back with a nylon scouring pad now. I'm sure it use to mention sand paper. I think he only does 3 coats too. I use Ubeauts Traditional wax over the top, after the DO is dry, which I rub on and rub off again just with a soft cloth. Comes up pretty shiny to me.

    IMHO sanding between coats of DO would just sand it all off again.
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    using liberon superior danish oil. i sanded in between for better adhesion in layering

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    Quote Originally Posted by carcrazy View Post
    using liberon superior danish oil. i sanded in between for better adhesion in layering
    Where does that come from? ( I am always a little suss of anything with "superior" in the title. )
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    not a pure oil. mixture of varnish blend n tung oil n etc..

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    What sort of finish are you trying to achieve, on what sort of surface?

    I add walnut veneer to your nic (carcrazy) and instantly see car dashboards....

    And with oils, you are not sanding for adhesion, you're sanding to smooth the surface out.

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    working on a bookshelf speaker..

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    What grit did you sand to?

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    from 120grit ended with 1200grit

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