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How do i dull down super high gloss poly?
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 1:15 pm
by columbia1spring
I have a front mount horn machine that is beautiful with a very nice decal. Problem is, someone in the recent past gave it high gloss poly finish. I don't want to strip it and lose the decal, is there a way to dull this down to maybe a satin or waxed appearance?
Thank You!!!
Re: How do i dull down super high gloss poly?
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 1:23 pm
by Phonofreak
I use 0000 steel wool. Use rubber gloves. I carefully buff the shiny surface with the steel wool. I use length-wise strokes on it. Make sure you get into the moldings so everything is uniform. After that, I use Howard's restore a finish using a paper towel. The end result is a satin finish. What machine is this?
Harvey Kravitz
Re: How do i dull down super high gloss poly?
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 4:59 pm
by columbia1spring
Harvey...
Sent you an e mail
Re: How do i dull down super high gloss poly?
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:58 pm
by EarlH
I have found when I dull a finish down with steel wool, I get a more even finish if I use paste wax as a lubricant while I'm rubbing it down.
Re: How do i dull down super high gloss poly?
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 10:26 pm
by Mr Grumpy
EarlH wrote:I have found when I dull a finish down with steel wool, I get a more even finish if I use paste wax as a lubricant while I'm rubbing it down.
I do this as well.
Re: How do i dull down super high gloss poly?
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:30 pm
by JerryVan
One of the potential problems knocking the gloss down with steel wool is not being able to get in every little nook & corner. The trace of remaining gloss in those spots can look awful. Also, if the grain is not filled well, the pores that can't be got at with the steel wool may also still shine.
Re: How do i dull down super high gloss poly?
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 5:59 pm
by columbia1spring
I agree about not getting the steel wool into all the places.... if I bought flat poly and recoated it, would it dull it down?
Re: How do i dull down super high gloss poly?
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 7:08 pm
by Phonofreak
I see your point. When I use steel wool, I make sure that I get all the nooks and crannies. You may have to do this a few times to get the whole cabinet dull. I personally wouldn't use flat polyurethane to get the dull finish. To many coats of polyurethane even dull, will make the cabinet look like plastic, and look muddy, hiding details and grain.
Harvey Kravitz
JerryVan wrote:One of the potential problems knocking the gloss down with steel wool is not being able to get in every little nook & corner. The trace of remaining gloss in those spots can look awful. Also, if the grain is not filled well, the pores that can't be got at with the steel wool may also still shine.