Hi everybody,
I’ve nearly completed my first real ‘fine woodworking’ project, a coffee table made from Padouck and Bubinga.
For the finish I am using (for the first time) Danish Oil. I’ve put on three coats so far and am pleased with the ease of application and the looks. However it turns out more glossy than I expected.
How can I reduce the shine a bit. Should I rub it with fine steel wool, then buff it with a cloth ?
Please advice.
FreeGee.
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FreeGee; Once the finish has cured (odorless), you can reduce the sheen with 0000 steel wool for a matte-satin sheen. If you like, you can use mineral spirits as a lubricant to reduce scratching and get a high satin sheen. Or, you can lubricate with paste wax and buff to a satin to semi-gloss.
Paul
F'burg, VA
Freegee,
A "Danish oil" finish is usually accomplished by wiping as much of the finish off the wood as possible at the end of each application. Leaving a very thin, "close-to-the-wood" film which hardly ever appears "too glossy." It's usually a matte finish by its nature. Did you rub the liquid finish off (into) the wood or did you leave the liquid to dry?
Rich
Hi,
I wiped the surface fairly dry after each application. It's in fact mentioned on the can that the surface may appear too glossy after 3 coatings. They recommend the steelwool treatment followed by some buffing as suggested by an earlier reply. Meanwhile I've done this and am happy with the satin gloss that I have achieved.
FreeGee.
With Watco, the instructions on the side of can say to wet sand using the oil with 600 wet or dry sandpaper. If you want to try it please read the can for the full instructions.
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