Gord Rock
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Okay, how do you guys get such amazing finishes on some of your work? I'm fairly pleased with the pens that I'm making but not with the finishes I've put on them. Some of the pieces I've seen here are so glossy they almost look like plastic. I'd like to achieve that kind of finish if possible.
I'm sanding to 1200 grit, then using EEE Ultashine and, finally, Shellawax Cream. A nice, smooth finish but I'd like them to be far glossier than they are. I've been told to try a few coats of high gloss laquer. Can I use the EEE Ultrashine before the laquer or will that keep the laquer from adhering to the wood? Should I use the Shellawax Cream after the laquer or would that be a waste of time and Cream? Sorry if this seems basic but I don't want to waste the wood experimenting if one of you experts can show me the way.
I hope this question is in the right forum.
Any advice is much appreciated.
.....Gord
I'm sanding to 1200 grit, then using EEE Ultashine and, finally, Shellawax Cream. A nice, smooth finish but I'd like them to be far glossier than they are. I've been told to try a few coats of high gloss laquer. Can I use the EEE Ultrashine before the laquer or will that keep the laquer from adhering to the wood? Should I use the Shellawax Cream after the laquer or would that be a waste of time and Cream? Sorry if this seems basic but I don't want to waste the wood experimenting if one of you experts can show me the way.
I hope this question is in the right forum.
Any advice is much appreciated.
.....Gord
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