Pete Copeland
02-04-2017, 10:48 AM
So I'm working on finishing a vase made of maple and ebony.
I put on several (six? seven?) thin coats of Minwax Natural (209). After the final coat sat for a few days, I used the Novus polishing system (all three applications). This is a a procedure that I have had success with in the past.
Unfortunately, I'm not happy with what I've got now. The finish is not even with what seems like some "bald" spots (especially on the ebony). This is either a consequence of uneven application or uneven polishing (I suspect the former). It seems this piece might benefit from additional coats of 209.
BUT, HERE'S THE QUESTION: Has the application of the Novus polishing pastes contaminated the surface for future applications of 209? Would cleaning the surface (I'm guessing with mineral spirits or soap and water) help?
a) Should I be satisfied with what I've got because additional coats of finish will not make it better due to the presence of the Novus paste?
b) Should I clean the surface and then add more 209?
c) should I just put some more 209 on straightaway?
d) other
Thanks.
-Pete
I put on several (six? seven?) thin coats of Minwax Natural (209). After the final coat sat for a few days, I used the Novus polishing system (all three applications). This is a a procedure that I have had success with in the past.
Unfortunately, I'm not happy with what I've got now. The finish is not even with what seems like some "bald" spots (especially on the ebony). This is either a consequence of uneven application or uneven polishing (I suspect the former). It seems this piece might benefit from additional coats of 209.
BUT, HERE'S THE QUESTION: Has the application of the Novus polishing pastes contaminated the surface for future applications of 209? Would cleaning the surface (I'm guessing with mineral spirits or soap and water) help?
a) Should I be satisfied with what I've got because additional coats of finish will not make it better due to the presence of the Novus paste?
b) Should I clean the surface and then add more 209?
c) should I just put some more 209 on straightaway?
d) other
Thanks.
-Pete