Streaky Minwax Finish

[Howdya do that]

I am trying to finish a Jarrah table top with Minwax Wipe on Satin. It looks fantastic from a distance but when you get down close to it (particularly under lights) you can see streaky wipe marks that are sort of milky looking. You can also see in some places where I have lifted the rag.I tried to photograph it but it doesn't show up

I am applying using an old cotton Tshirt, allow 24hrs between coats , sand with 1,000 grit, wipe off dust with turps rag.

Same process as I always use, first time this has happened

Any suggestions?

[RufflyRustic]

Hi Howdya

how old is the Minwax Was it a tad thick when applying it?

cheers
Wendy

[Howdya do that]

New tin Wendy although I dont know how long had it had been bunnings

It didnt seen thick but thinning it is worth a try.

Thanks

[RufflyRustic]

hmm..... got some good turpentine around? Hope you figure it out.

Cheers
Wendy

[Lumber Bunker]

dirty rag? stained t-shirt? ingrained soap in the material from the last wash before becoming a rag, colour washing out with the sprit based product?

Not the wood,
Not the finish,
Not the finisher,
Not the rag,
Room temp. <10, >30
Humidity. >80%

what else could it be?

[Gretsch'em]

Did you use Minwax<SUP>®</SUP> Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner ???

[Howdya do that]

Steve, it could possibly be the finisher
Gretsch'em, No never heard of it.

Anyway after a bit of experimenting, White Spirit worked as a thinner, turps didn't.
Cotton bed sheet worked better than cotton t-shirt.