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Has anyone used this stuff? I am in the process of refinishing a stock with it right now. I am now in the stage of putting on a coat of finish, letting it gum up for about ten minutes and using a "lint free piece of cotton flannel" to then wipe most of it off (as per the instructions). Whatever I do I can still see small pieces of fuzz or fiber from the fabric under bright light.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! | ||
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Im at that step on a stock right now. I just tip my fingers in the finish and rub it in with my fingers and palm. Ive used one of those little foam pads that are in a box of nosler bullets too. They soak up and hold more finish when your applying. I use OOOO steel wool also . I ve used the fine Gray color scotch brite pads too to knock off lint and specks off whatever(nats, bugs) that gets dryed in the finish. | |||
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Quote: I have used the product with good success. Actually, I had the good fortune of using it under the tutelage of Phil Pilkington in one of his classes. I presume from your text you are using the "built up" process rather than "in the wood" finish. I have always used the sanded-in approach, successive coats of tacky "mud" being wiped off and allowed to dry. I have never had satisfactory (at least none that I was pleased with) results with any "built-up" or varnish type finish. Although most of the products available now can be used with either approach. In both approaches, leaving a lint-free surface when wiping is very important. I use the old semi-absorbent brown paper towels for wiping. I also have a drying cabinet to stay away from lint and dust. GV | |||
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Thanks for the reply's guys, I sanded in the finish first and wiped it off with paper towels and it worked fine to this point. I decided the "classic oil finish was just too" dull for the wood I am refinishing so I am now applying the built up finish. I was wondering if I can use paper towels as before instead of cloth? I think a built up finish would look best on this wood. Thanks! | |||
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Quote: I'm sure you could use the paper towels for that operation also. BTW.......I have used successive coats of the Pilkington "Linseed Rubbing Oil", each hand-rubbed, to bring the sanded-in finish up to a desired "gloss". I'm not partial to a high gloss, but you can bring up a "sheen" on the duller sanded-in finish. GV | |||
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Thanks GrandView, I'll try paper towels. I was planning of rubbing out the finish with linseed rubbing oil and rottenstone after I am done to get a more satin effect. Next time I'll try it the way you do it as it sounds better. | |||
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