Four regular coats of urethane applied one over the other is a good starting point. Work until the surface has an equal dull haze to it. Reapply the finish per label directions, stirring the product as you work. Select polyurethane with a high gloss or semigloss sheen. Allow it to set overnight, then sand in the same way as the first coat. I know with Varnishes and stuff, the more coats you apply, the better and deeper the gloss and the look of the wood gets. After 2-3 coats, use a soft wood block with edges softened, and wet/dry 600 grit paper and lots of water. If you have burnt through then put more coats on. The dream of a glass-smooth tabletop is always spoiled by brush marks and bits of dust and other debris. Mike, tell me about Australian cnsumer product "Wet Look Polymer Sealant", please? Allow the finish to harden overnight. Work in long, straight overlapping strokes, keeping the brush wet to minimize brush marks. Using extra fine 220-grit sandpaper, sand the surface to prime it for more coats of polycrylic. Thoroughly remove san⦠IMO, never use electric sander on a finish like polycrylic. Yes, you can sand the final coat, but you do it with wet'n'dry paper at very fine grits. After you finish sanding, wipe the area dry with a microfiber cloth. It is environmentally friendly, and you can use it indoors. Wet-dry silicon-carbide paper balls up like crazy if you donât use water as a lubricant. Whether you're talking about paint, primer, bare metal or anything in between, your car's body can be smoothed by wet sanding. Pour 1/2 inch of water into a plastic pan and add two drops of detergent to break the surface tension, allowing the water to soak in better. Allow it to dry and sand with very fine sand paper. He is a voice, acting and film teacher. There are always several bubbles left to sand out. Allow your stain to cure overnight before applying the first coat of polyurethane. So I got the water based polycrylic by minwax. Spray the edges of the acrylic with a spray bottle. They use new, proprietary processes to ensure precise, uniform grit size. By Mosca in forum Meguiar's Consumer Line Products. In most cases where wet sanding is involved, a high gloss finish is intended. Uncured polycrylic cleans up with soap and water. The time now is 04:23 PM. Dry it off every few minutes to check your progress. Itâs easy to sand through to sealer or color coats with wet-sanding. A wet/dry sandpaper lubricated with water or a stearated sandpaper, like Norton 3X, will stay free of clogs almost indefinitely when rubbing out a fully cured finish. Here's how.1. Wet sanding, also known as color sanding, adds shine to a finished paint job. Check the surface to ensure that it is evenly sanded; resand as needed. Before the final sanding, moisten the wood with a rag or sponge dipped in water. Morris specializes in many topics and has 15 years of professional carpentry experience. Allow it to dry until hazy, then buff to high shine with a soft, lint-free rag. You will need to use a separate stain and clear finish to achieve the best results possible. Well, when it came to finishing it, I wanted the top to be glass smooth. Make sure to re-spray the acrylic as you switch sandpapers. ? Other than that, applying Polycrylic over paint is the same as applying it on unfinished or unpainted wood. At least 3 coats are recommended. I assumed soap in water used to wet area as I am working would be beneficial but I can not do that with Wet Wedge, right? Polyurethane is the modern product most often used as varnish, or clear finish, on stained and painted wood surfaces. (0 members and 1 guests). Wipe the surface clean with a damp rag and allow it to dry. Place a rubber sanding block with 320-grit wet/dry sandpaper on it into the pan. This is standard practice with any wood finishing job, and is nothing out of the ordinary. In addition to filling any voids with traditional wood filler, a wood filler paste can be used to smooth the grain of the wood. Continue sanding until thereâs a roughed-up surface to which the paint can adhere properly. To achieve the highest level of gloss, and to create the smoothest possible finish, wet sanding each coat of polyurethane is the preferred method. Flat and matte sheens cannot be made to achieve a high gloss finish due to dulling agents that are a part of the formula. © Copyright 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. Now you want to use very fine sandpaper, just to sand it a little bit in order to get some texture going on the paint. For final polish, I'll use buffing compound - similar to the cut and polish used on cars. Polycrylic, manufactured by the Minwax company, is an interesting clear coat for wood. you can use either. What is the "best" water to use for washing a car? Apply it with a tight foam roller SLOWLY. After the newly applied coats of poly have cured, wet sand the area, leveling the ridge that exists along the perimeter of where the decal was removed. Dip a piece 1500-grit sandpaper in water. Try about a 100 grit sandpaper first, and sand by hand so you donât mar too much of your other work. To achieve the finish you want, select the correct gloss. Apply a second coat of polycrylic and sand. Sand the wood in the direction of the grain using fine-grade sandpaper (#220) until smooth. thats still way too heavy for a finish. Apply the second coat using a similar technique to the first. Here are the tips: If the product is thick, thin it about 10% with water and stir. A smooth feel is critical when judging the quality of a finish. Step 3: Begin to wet-sand the clear coat. Allow the wood to dry, then sand off the raised grain with #220 sandpaper. Spackle and sand any remaining flaws. Master wood finisher Jeff Jewitt prefers the stearate coated variety for this type of rubout. Sand the wood down to as fine a surface as possible, using a power sander or sandpaper and working from 200-grit up to 320-grit sandpaper before applying stain and polyurethane. If this is your first visit, be sure to The smoother you keep the surface with sanding between coats, the better the end result will be. Next, sand the area by hand, or if you want to make quicker work of things, opt for a power sander. Sand lightly with 240-grit sandpaper between coats, then let the last coat dry for at least 24 hours. Sanding with 220 grit with only a few passes it looks like I sanded through the two coats down to wood! After the decal is removed apply an equal number of Minwax Polycrylic coats to the removed decal area. Synthetic Steel Wool. Thank you Mike! Mark Morris started writing professionally in 1995. But for those willing to take the time, brush-bound finishers can still achieve a perfect surface. The goal is to roughen the surface a bit and rub out dust motes, hairs and drips. Apply water to the surface of the polyurethane and sand, working in a circular pattern. Wet sanding is an amazing process that, when done properly, can result in a surface that's as smooth as glass. Wet sand the blending area. Its dry time is similar to water-based paint, as opposed ⦠Cover the entire surface, working to prevent runs and drips. Help - Sanding issue with Polycrylic over Latex and Stain by tublecane on Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:50 pm I hope some people are on this weekend, because I thought I was finally done with my boards and tried them out and they just were playing too sticky, so I tried to sand ⦠I tried the breath trick to break them but I remain frustrated. If unable to recoat within 1½ hours, wait at least 72 hours then lightly sand and recoat. Damn bubbles I have a nice synthetic brush the surface is sealed to avoid out gassing and its cleaned. No way will you get a shine polishing after just 1000 grit. Never shake a top coat product because it produces bubbles. Always spot test on an inconspicuous area to ensure satisfactory results. The trouble with wet sanding is the water slurry can make it difficult to see your progress. Remember to make sure you remove any dust from the sanding so that additional coats adhere to the surface. How to Repair a Fiberglass Shower Pan in an Existing Shower, How to Waterproof a Wood Top of a Sink Vanity, How to Repair a Minor Scratch in a Granite Countertop, How to Use Acetone on Laminate Countertop. I always figured that if I got a WetWedge I’d try to rig up a water source with soap instead of just running it off the tap. Polymeric sand comes in a variety of colors, usually in different shades of gray and beige. It is resistant to ants. Itâs natural for people to run their hand over a finish, feel dust nibs and say, âThis is not a great finish.â The problem is⦠I wet sand and polish all my finishes not matter what it is. Sand lightly with very fine sandpaper (220 grit) and remove all dust before applying next coat. Traditional steel wool is Pro Tip: If there are stubborn nibs that stand up to the pads, grab 280-grit and be more aggressive. ... Minwax® Polycrylic® Protective Finish is also recommended, especially over light-colored stains. Maybe you could use a pump sprayer tank, or a dilution gun or something like that. "Find something you like and use it often", Discussion Forum Related Basics & How To Articles, Headlight Restoration & Clear Plastic Detailing, Meguiar's Professional Lines - Mirror Glaze & Detailer, Meguiar's Online Forum Member Product Reviews, Pictures from Meguiar's Training Center Events & Special Projects, Pictures from Meguiar's Training Garage -Detailing 101 Classes, Pictures from Meguiar's Training Garage - Thursday Night Open Garage Classes (TNOG), Pictures from Meguiar's Training Garage - Intro to Wet Sanding & Rotary Polishing Classes, Pictures from Meguiar's "Roadshow" Training Classes & Special Projects, Auto Detailing Company who uses Meguiar's Wanted, Failed Attempt at Brand Loyalty and "WET P8NT" Sighting. Sand the area until the line is noticeably reduced. MOL- Welcome to the world of real detailer's. However, once dry it is impervious to water, becoming a durable clear finish. Sand until the polyurethane finish is removed. I thought I would get all green and ****. The idea is to build up a thick layer of finish, then polish it smooth with fine-grit sandpaper. Use lukewarm water and spray evenly, making sure to wet every part of the acrylic piece. Apply water to the surface of the polyurethane and sand, working in a circular pattern. Wet-sanding with a lubricant creates a slurry which gives a false illusion of a thick finish. Use a very fine-grit abrasive, sanding with the grain of the wood. I used synthetic steel wool on both water- and oil-based polyurethane. Ordinary sand is much more inviting than polymeric sand as a home for weeds. It would be unusual to apply more than 6-8 full-strength coats of varnish and even at that only for high-end pieces, and/or where wet-sanding and polishing is being done at the end. Sand the dried and cured first coat of polyurethane no sooner than 24 hours after applying it. I'll start with a light sand at 600 grit to remove the dust bumps, and then 800, and finish with 1200. 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