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   MBerger | Oct 30, 2006 06:58pm | #1

   For everyone's reference, here is a link to the video with Andy where he demonstrates the top coat application. (subscription required)

   From what I remember, this top coat has some grain filling properties so the rough spots should fill right in. However, be sure to get rid of any dust nubs before proceeding.

   Matt Berger
   Fine Woodworking

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   Gretchen | Oct 31, 2006 02:01pm | #2

   I don't know Andy Rae or his topcoat method, but saying you have "several coats of wipe on and are now ready to topcoat" sends a big flag up for me. For an adequate finish of wipeon, 6-8 coats are usually needed. In my experience, the finish looks so poor after 3 that I always tell newbies to it to not give up--it will look great when you have enough on.

   A method of getting a satin finish is to apply the gloss coats and then finish with a coat of wipe on satin. A light scuffing will help the adherence.

   Gretchen
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   jabraham | Oct 31, 2006 03:17pm | #3

   Thanks Gretchen. I have actually more than 8 coats wiped on. I'm not satisfied with just a wiped on coat for the last coat. Especially with satin it can streak. And wiping poly is really too thin to rub out. That's why I'm interested to try Andy's formula. It seems like a good way to achieve a nice lustrous, smooth to the touch finish without rubbing out.

   Jameel

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   Gretchen | Oct 31, 2006 04:06pm | #4

   I wipe on all satin all the time by being very careful to keep the mix swirled. Works very well for me. I don't use poly, but that shouldn't make any difference in the procedure.  Just an FYI.Gretchen