Glossy Wood Finish?
Question:I just stained some cedar that I'm working with. I want to get it as shiny and glossy as I humanly can. Exactly what steps and what products should I use in order to achieve this. (I mean I want it blindingly - or something as close to as blidingly glossy as I can get it)
Answers:
Cedar is "soft "wood & getting a glossy, smooth , finish. will just take a little time to build up.
The basics..
Clear laquer gives the highest shine & will not get "muddy" with multiple coats.
Can be brushed on but even spraycans are OK for DIY.
Not a big fan of polyurethanes, but they do buid up quicker & do look a lot like polyurethane
A good varnish can also be brought to a high shine.
Avoid sanding if possible.
A light rub wl fine bronze wool is OK to knock down any fuzz.
Many thin coats of any finish are best & can be lightly rubbed in between when completely dry w/ very fine bronze wool or pumice.
An extra in-between coat on corners & edges will help avoid thin spots.
Keep the piece clean w/ a tack cloth to pick up any fine dust.
Take your time & repeat until you are happy with the shine.
A final buffing with a very soft cloth will tell the tale.
Maintain the finish from time to time w/ a good pastewax.
Best regards
use a high gloss polyurathane, put one coat on let it dry completely. lightly sand then put another coat on let it drt completely and continue until your happy
put about 3 coats of high gloss oil base polyurathane on it, make sure you lightly sand or use steel wool between coats. and also make sur you use a good quality brush or roller.
Check with your local paint stores (not big box stores, though). We used to carry a bar top finish that was insanely thick, but provided a frighteningly high gloss finish that was impervious to most cleaning materials and chemicals that you'd find in a bar. Nasty stuff to work with, but holy cow, what an insanely glossy finish.
If you can't find the bar top finish, look into using a high gloss Spar enamel. The more coats you apply, the higher the sheen becomes.
Well, they make a varnish stain, but,...you have already stained. Put 6 or 8 coats of poly on it it should shine like glass. I refinished an old 5 legged table once and put piles of poly on it, an antique dealer bought it for his personal use. (use fine sandpaper in between each coat, it eliminates tiny bubbles)
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