*How Can I Buff Enduro-Var Gloss to a Higher Gloss?

Contributed by Jeff Jewitt of Homestead Finishing Supplies

Day 1:

• Prep sand the wood with 220-grit sandpaper.
• Spray a wet coat of General Finishes Enduro-Var Gloss and dry for 2 hours.
• Level sand with 320-grit sandpaper.
• Spray a second wet coat and dry for 2 hours.
• Lightly sand with 320-grit sandpaper.
• Spray a third wet coat and allow to dry overnight.

Day 2:

• Level sand with 320-grit sandpaper.
• Wipe down with water mixed with 5% Denatured Alcohol.
• Spray a fourth wet coat 2-3 mils thick and dry 1 hour.
• Spray 3 more coats, 1 hour between coats, for a total of 4 coats the second day.

Let your project dry 1 week, then:

• Level sand dry with Mirka P800.
• Dry sand with Mirka P1200.
• Dry sand with 2000-grit Mirka Abralon.

Note: Do not use any lubricants of any type for sanding.

Final:

• Buff 3M Finesse-It Material on with foam buffing pad to high gloss.