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Stuart R · 6th Feb 2019, 10:43 am

Thanks for your suggestions,

I did have a fairly glossy finish a few coats ago (£1 coin picture) and that was after some intense buffing to remove the milky finish, but it still lacked that final 'crispy' coating. Two-pack isn't an option, so I'll try to recreate the look another way.

Maybe a few more coats of Lacquer are required; 400ml of spray only seems reliable for 4 coats before the nozzle starts to splutter. I'll have to get some more.

There are some good guides on French Polishing on this forum, maybe I'll have to re-read. I was happy just to tidy the set up, but having treated it to a new Magic Eye and Murphy enamelled badge, I need to try a bit harder to complete the look.

Regards,

SR

6th Feb 2019, 10:43 am	#20
Stuart R Heptode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 693	Re: Wooden cabinet re-finishing Thanks for your suggestions, I did have a fairly glossy finish a few coats ago (£1 coin picture) and that was after some intense buffing to remove the milky finish, but it still lacked that final 'crispy' coating. Two-pack isn't an option, so I'll try to recreate the look another way. Maybe a few more coats of Lacquer are required; 400ml of spray only seems reliable for 4 coats before the nozzle starts to splutter. I'll have to get some more. There are some good guides on French Polishing on this forum, maybe I'll have to re-read. I was happy just to tidy the set up, but having treated it to a new Magic Eye and Murphy enamelled badge, I need to try a bit harder to complete the look. Regards, SR