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I'm down to the last few coats on the Woodsrunner. What I'm seeing is way too glossy for my tastes. Looks like some kind of epoxy dipped finish. What I am looking for is a deep satin finish. What would be the best way to proceed and obtain the subdued finish I'm looking for? Would a hand rubbed coat of Tried and True work with Permalyn?
Thanks, Doug
 
Take some fine sandpaper to apply the last coat, this will leave the finish a little dull. Scuff with 0000 steel wool and then apply furniture wax. Permalyn is some pretty good finish.
 
I uset only permalyn. I agree on the glossy. I always take 0000 steel wool lightly rub back the gloss. You will see spots that are now more dull than others. Just take a paste wax or what I use is rubbing compound that's used on cars and just rub it ok n and buff with rag and the finish is perfect.
 

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Comfortably_Numb said:
Rub it back with rottenstone and linseed oil.
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This is what I use also but I use water and a felt pad. I rub very lightly and not in one area too long then wipe off and see my progress - if ok then I move on to another area. Rottenstone will cut faster than you think it will.
 
How long are you guys steel wooling it letting it cure/harden before you hit it with the steel wool? Steel wool between coats looks like it's been steel wool'd, not a fan of that being the final finish at all, that's why I ask.
 
I'll use 4/0 steel wool between coats (rub lightly) after the 4th THIN coat. Then I'll apply 4 more coats and do it again with the steel wool. I'll then apply 2 to 4 more coats and let it dry for about one week after that I will use rottenstone mixed with water and rub out the shine then apply a good wax.
 

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