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After sanding the finish to eliminate some water rings I applied some Polyurethane (gloss) to bring the finish back to the original shine. But the finish remains dull. What would cause this and how do I fix it. Thanks
Hi Marvin, what type of wood?...it's likely that since you've only applied one coat, it sank int the wood, and you'll need to "build" the finish with a few more coats. The real issue I see is that you're most likely working with a lacquer top, and you can't use polyurethane over lacquer. Also, sanding is not the way to do a repair of this nature, unless you're using very fine grits and attempting to feather in a repair using the correct finish (i.e. lacquer} If the rings were only n the finish, and the finish was still smooth and intact, you should have tried to chemically remove the rings with Blush eraser, a chemical solvent release agent in an aerosol can. You will never be able to blend a spot repair done with polyurethane with the surrounding lacquer.....they just don't play well together.Lacquer repairs need to be done with lacquer. Post back - regards- Greg
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Answers by Expert:
Greg Scholl
Expertise
Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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