I applied 4 coats of tung oil (the stuff thinned with mineral spirits, not 100% pure) to small cherry table top, allowing 24 hrs in between each coat. After a couple days I applied 3 coats of regular clear Briwax, buffing in between. The finish isn’t very good, has swirl marks and other imperfections. I think my error was that I didn’t wait long enough for the tung oil to cure.
Q1:Is that right?
Q2: I would like to remove the wax and apply a different finish, can I use mineral spirits or pint thinner to remove the wax, while not harming the tung oil? Or is there a sounder approach?
A million thanks for your help!
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