How Do I Rub Out A Satin Finish?

[EagerBeaver71]

I was wondering if anyone has a tutorial on rubbing out. I have a cabinet which I now have perfectly flat with primer on, I will be spraying it with White Knights Black Satin Finish Enamel, I then want to add a clear. Could someone either give me a tutorial on getting a perfect satin finish or tell me how its done?, theres loads of tutorials on rubbing out to a mirror finish but none on rubbing to a satin finish.... do I have to rub the black paint flat first before I apply the clear?, and what sandpapaer do I use?

Thanks,

Sam

[EagerBeaver71]

anyone?

[nrb]

It's a holiday mate,all will be well to those who wait.

[fineboxes]

Rub with 0000 Steel wool dipped in a good furniture wax, Liberon Black Bison, neutral (is my choice) or something similar.

Then buff with a soft cloth.

Cheers

Steve

[EagerBeaver71]

Rub with 0000 Steel wool dipped in a good furniture wax, Liberon Black Bison, neutral (is my choice) or something similar.

Then buff with a soft cloth.

Cheers

Steve

Hi Steve, Thanks for you're reply. Do I need to sand the black satin paint flat first, apply the clear, then use the steel wool & wax?

[fineboxes]

Hi Steve, Thanks for you're reply. Do I need to sand the black satin paint flat first, apply the clear, then use the steel wool & wax?

No steel wood and wax is the finish after all coats have been applied and dried, the 0000 steel wool with dull and flatten the finish fine.

Cheers

Steve

[EagerBeaver71]

When using just 0000 steel wool to flatten the finish I'm left with fine scratches on the black surface. If I use Liberon Black Bison wax with the steel wool will this get rid of the scraches and make the surface darker?

[Christos]

I thought that fineboxes suggested to use the steel wood dipped into the wax. Is that what you did or use the steel wool on it's own?

[EagerBeaver71]

Ive only used steel wool on a piece of scrap for test purposes before I do anything to the cabinet. I havent got any wax yet, but before I go out and buy some I was wondering if it would make any difference to the finish?

[Pilchard]

You need the wax on the wool.