Hi,
I am a new member, and building furniture is my favorite pastime.I built 8 nice chairs with oak and elm.For the finishing, after 3 coats of lacquer, one did not have a nice finish like the others.So,by my unexperience,I used an automotive compound 1200 grit,without silicone,to, I hoped make a clear finish,it was a big error.The compound stays in the pores of the oak,it’s impossible to remove it with a superfine steelwool.I tought to sand the chair entirely,but It’s a big job.Do you have other ideas.Thanks a lot for your help.
Luc L.
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You need a cleaning method that reaches down into the pores. A soft bristle brush should work, a tooth brush would be perfect. Try ordinary soap and water with the brush first. If the water won't soften the compound, paint thinner will probably do the job. As you work the compound out of the pores keep wiping it off of the wood with clean towels. This will probably work, it is worth trying at least.
If the compound won't come loose, it is probable that the lacquer didn't completely seal the pores and the compound is in too deeply and adhered to the raw wood which will make it very difficult to completely remove.
John W.
Thanks a lot John,I'll try your suggestion,and let you know if it works.
Luc L.
I tried with paint thinner and wiping it off with clean towels.About 50% of the compound came out of the wood.Probably the lacquer didn't seal correctly the wood,like you told me.So I began to sand the chair,it will be a hard job,but I think it's the only way in this condition.Thanks again for your interest.
Luc L.
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