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   peter28 | Jul 18, 2007 05:30am | #1

   Adam,

   I'm sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I've been getting ready for a big conference and have been very busy.

   I'll answer you on the 23rd.

   Thanks

   Peter

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   peter28 | Jul 24, 2007 05:56am | #2

   Adam,

   There are a variety of ways to rub out a surface.

   If you want a very high shine, after leveling the surface with 800 or 1000 grit wet dry paper, you can use fine rubbing compound like Mequiars to finish the surface. While you can do this by hand, a lambs wool buffer will give you a better job. Follow that with a Swirl Remover and it will be like a mirror.

   Another way is to level the surface followed by the rubbing compound applied with a white scotch pad. This will give you a less shiny surface than above.

   Be careful when using compounds. When they are liquid they "cut" and as they dry out they polish. If you add more compound to an area that has been cut down you (possibly) could cut through to an underlying coat. You'll know it if you do this when you wipe the residue off and you noticed a layered effect in the finish. If you do this you need to clean everything well and then re-coat the top. I know all to well about this having done it a few times.

   Another approach is to use an Abralon pad in a high grit such as 1000. These pads will level a surface faster than any wet sanding with paper. They are expensive but work extremely well.

   A more simple approach is to use a scotch pad or fine steel wool and wax to rub it down.

   Make sure you have at least three or four coats of WELL CURED FINISH before you start any rubbing and watch out for your edges.

   Check out a few of the finishing books and read more about it prior to doing it. You'll be glad you did.

   Good luck.

   Peter

    

    

    

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   AF | Jul 24, 2007 04:24pm | #3

   Many thanks,
   Adam