Finishing this beautiful table up today. Strip and refinish, standing up to 4000 Grit. Today buffing. Rubbing compound #1, deluxe #2
Then gloss coat polish.
Stuart, something about sanding with fine grits. When I painted some tins on my bike and took it to 4000 i had to see what it would be like on furniture.
Rob, every time I begin a project like this it feels like my 1st time. I never know what problems I'll run into dealing with antiques. Once the wood has been compromise with chemicals no telling what reactions await you. What I know is how to counter-act mas all I've had slap me down.