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   HowardAcheson | May 07, 2013 11:10am | #1

   I have used the Maloof finish only once but my recollection is that you apply a coat, let it set for 15-20 minutes and then wipe it dry.  Then let it fully dry and apply another coat.  No sanding between coats.  However, some finishers apply the Maloof oil using 320 or 400 grit Wet & Dry sandpaper on the final coat.  This creates a slurry that fills the grain of the wood. 

   The Maloof finish is an in-the-wood penetrating finsih.  It's very similar to Watco and Minwax Tung Oil Finish.  It produces a sort of soft glow finish.  It should not have any gloss.

   What do the directions say about sanding?  A manufacturer wants you to be successful using their product.  They spend lots of effort to give directions that produce the finish you want.

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   SymphonyTomorrow | May 07, 2013 10:53pm | #2

   Thanks for the feedback. I don't think I want the grains of the wood filled, so I won't be using sandpaper.  I guess I misinterpreted the directions because they were against what I'd been reading.  I've read not to sand over 180-220, but Maloof directions say sand to 400, and I've learned to sand between coats, but Maloof directions don't mention sanding.  But good to get confirmation of the way it is supposed to work.  Thank you.

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   Joe Massanova | Oct 08, 2016 10:42am | #3

   I agree with your confusion

   I'm interest in your finial results.  I am using Sam's Poly on a Black Walnut table and in reading the can and comparing it to normal application of Minwax Poly, there seems to be a big difference in application.  

   After the first coat did you sand between or just apply the second coat? If you did sand between coats what did you use? Did you heat the finish before applying? What did you do after applying the top coat? How many coats did you apply for a kitchen table?  

   Sorry for all of the questions, but I don't want to screw up the table I just built.  

   Thanks for any advice.  

   Joe