2000年9月6日 · Start your sequence with either 400 or 600 or 800, depending on how much orange peel or pebbliness you need to sand smooth. Then go to 1000 grit or 1200 grit, then 1500 grit, and then 2000 grit. Use a sanding block, not the flat of your hand. Then mix up a slurry of pumice. Then you can finish off with rottenstone. Rottenstone is finer than pumice.

2010年2月7日 · Use a fresh piece of soft cloth to buff the lacquer up to a perfect shine. There are simple products that are surprisingly cheap and work well to polish lacquer, many of which are very environmentally friendly.

2014年9月16日 · You can rub out all types of film forming finishes, including shellac, lacquer, oil based varnish and polyurethane, waterbased coatings and catalyzed or conversion coatings. There are three strong reasons for doing so. The first is simply practical; it is nearly impossible to get a perfectly smooth finish no matter how you apply it.

To achieve a smooth lacquer finish, use a nitrocellulose lacquer. If you want to avoid yellowing, choose an acrylic or catalyzed lacquer. Build the lacquer in smooth, even layers using a sprayer. Finish by rubbing-out the lacquer with sandpaper and steel wool.

2004年9月7日 · I use a rough foam pad for the rough rubbing compound, which cuts real quick, a finer pad for the next compounds and then a wool buffing pad for the final glazing finish. If you want a high gloss finish, follow the procedure I suggested, but use 3M Finesse-it II finishing material, before the machine glaze.

2014年8月16日 · what are your preferred methods for rubbing out lacquer finishes and how long after its sprayed? When I've done a rubbed out finish, I usually start with fine pumice, soapy water to spritz it and a soft cloth like t-shirt material. I wait a week or so to begin the process.

2012年12月31日 · A key is to only spray 3, or so, coats per day or the finish will essentially skin over and trap solvent. The whole point of waiting is to allow the finish to gas off and shrink so that once you've sanded flat and buffed, the finish won't keep moving and ruin all of your hard work.

2010年7月24日 · Fine lines and cracks in the finish can be fixed by using a fine paintbrush dipped in lacquer thinner. The solvent will work with the lacquer to level it out. Let it dry, and afterward, apply paste wax to the area and buff it. Use a wood fill stick or wood marker to re-stain the damaged area before you wax over it.

2023年11月2日 · In this article, we will explore the best practices for buffing and polishing wood finishes, providing you with the knowledge and skills to achieve stunning results. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a woodworking professional, our expert tips and step-by-step guide will help you master the art of wood polishing .