First timer with Waterlox

[Jeffrey Cole]

I have searched the site but can not find a a answer to my question.
I have my walnut table ready to put waterlox on. I am going to brush on 5 or 6 coats sanding between coats only if needed for dust nibs. I see that some of you wipe on an additional 3 coats. What is the purpose for the wipe on coats? I do plan on sanding and using cream polish after it cures for a month for a smooth finish. Any help would be very appreciated by this novice.
Thank you for your time and knowledge
Jeffrey

[Prashun Patel]

Some people brush, some people wipe, some people brush then wipe.

Brushing can sometimes leave minor surface imperfections - but it builds up a thick film quickly. Some people like to build by brushing, then level the surface by sanding gently, and then wipe on some thinned coats as a final polish. The thin coats catch less dust and allow bubbles to pop easier than the thicker brushed coats. Think of those final coats as polishing the surface.

[Jeffrey Cole]

Thank you for your information. I am going to apply waterlox this weekend. Looking forward to the experience.
Thanks again!!
Jeffrey

[Kent A Bathurst]

Suggest that after each brush coat, wait 24 hours, and then scuff sand. Every time.

You don't need to sand between the wipe-on, but that's good for a max of 3, then wait 24 hours, and scuff sand if you are doing more.

3 wipe on = 1 brush.

You plan on, in effect, 6-7 brush coats.

THAT oughta do it.

Reminds me of the line from the movie -- "You think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?"

[Scott DelPorte]

I'm getting ready to finish a cherry end table and want to use Waterlox for the first time too. The last one I built I used Minwax wipe on poly, and just wiped it on with blue paper towels, sanded now and then between coats, and was really pleased with how well it came out. I got a can of Waterlox original, and want to wipe it on as well. How much do you thin the Waterlox to use it as a wiping finish?

[Charles Taylor]

I got a can of Waterlox original, and want to wipe it on as well. How much do you thin the Waterlox to use it as a wiping finish?

The Original Sealer/Finish doesn't have to be thinned.

[Scott DelPorte]

thanks Chuck