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   carcrazyv | Feb 18, 2013 06:28am | #1

   loving the DO finish..they are so 'natural' look as opposed to plasticky look of PU. when u guys says 'rubbing out'(final finish) does it mean wet sanding like what i posted above? or there's other method

   tq

   hope to hear all the 'guru's advise.

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   Westchester | Feb 18, 2013 06:37am | #2

   Danish Oil

   It's not really a finish that you rub and if you wax it you will have trouble renewing it when the time comes.  Make sure you wipe off the excess oil as well as possible.

   SA

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   carcrazyv | Feb 18, 2013 07:03am | #4

   am i using the correct material(paint thinner) to remove the oil residue?

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   carcrazyv | Feb 18, 2013 07:00am | #3

   ok..got it

   so how should i finish the DO if not planning to wax or any other top coat

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   Westchester | Feb 18, 2013 07:05am | #5

   Maintenance

   There is nothing to do after the last coat -  maybe once every other year you can recoat the finish-

   SA

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   carcrazyv | Feb 20, 2013 09:06am | #6

   did a wet sanding with mineral oil after 5 layers. ended with 1000grit. after wipe down with paint thinner notice some spots are matt n some are shiny spots.

   is it because i didnt sand down enuf?

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   Westchester | Feb 20, 2013 01:59pm | #7

   Spots

   There hasn't been much drying time ?  Usually with DO it doesn't require sanding ? 

   Try using the tips of your fingers with the 1000 paper or the finest steel wool to rub down into the lower areas. Try a small sample spot at first because we're not sure what's going on here.

   SA

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   carcrazyv | Feb 22, 2013 02:54am | #8

   this is wat happen after sandown. what went wrong n how to rectify it. tq

   
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   Westchester | Feb 22, 2013 06:08am | #9

   Sand Down

   That photo displays a normal result.  The grains are deeper than the sanded down top coat.  You don't have to fix that but if you want a smoother finish with less grain void you either fill the grain w/grain filler or recoat with more finish.  I would suggest you've done enough and it looks good.

   SA

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   carcrazyv | Feb 22, 2013 07:33am | #10

   understood..thanks

   can i use film building materials like lacquer, undercoat pu to apply to fill in the void to have a flat finish. i know it will kill the 'natural' finish but if priority is to have a flat finish does it makes sense to do it? DO is left fully cured then only apply