Hi all: I have put about 6 coats of gloss poly on a black walnut table top (74"x38") destined for a busy kitchen and lots of abuse. I've tried rubbing it out wet with wet/dry sandpaper of various grits ranging from 400 to 2000. I have achieved perfect flatness, but in every case, it leaves the surface somewhat cloudy and dull. However if I apply Briwax and buff it out, it snaps to life and becomes clear again with a nice satin look. My goal is to achieve a satin finish that doesn't have that white/chalky cloudy look, but I'm concerned that by relying on the Briwax, it will become a maintenance chore to keep it looking nice.
Is it possible to achieve a satin look without the white/chalky cloudyness? Do I need to go finer than 2000?
Any comments or ideas will be greatly appreciated!