Comments on: How To Finish Without Streaks? http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-without-streaks/ Education and Entertainment for the modern woodworker. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:46:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Brandon http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-without-streaks/#comment-75497 Brandon Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:19:07 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7447#comment-75497 Just wanted to update: Success ! Though i did sand down to bare wood and re-dyed,( i decided i wasn't happy with the shade of the dye) i thinned the Arm r Seal with 20% mineral spirits. I allowed 24-30 hours of sure time between each coat and sanded with 0000 steel wool between each I applied the finish with an old Tshirt very thinly with fairly even pressure without issue. Project looks awesome. Just wanted to update:
Success !
Though i did sand down to bare wood and re-dyed,( i decided i wasn’t happy with the shade of the dye) i thinned the Arm r Seal with 20% mineral spirits.
I allowed 24-30 hours of sure time between each coat and sanded with 0000 steel wool between each
I applied the finish with an old Tshirt very thinly with fairly even pressure without issue.
Project looks awesome.

]]> By: Brandon http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-without-streaks/#comment-74153 Brandon Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:27:03 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7447#comment-74153 This is the first time i have ever refinished anything. i started with a blond maple cabinet ( aquarium stand) and dyed it using a dark walnut trans tint( i know, but now it matches our decor) cut with alcohol ( after stripping and sanding properly). In the finishing stages i found that the smaller areas cured nicely but i was having the exact same issue that Matt was having with streaking and hazing on the larger sides, using the Arm r seal Satin. I had become extremely frustrated and had reached the throw the project out the window stage. After reading the exchange between Matt and Marc i am confident that the project is not lost, i will be attempting the thinning technique tomorrow. Thank you ! This is the first time i have ever refinished anything. i started with a blond maple cabinet ( aquarium stand) and dyed it using a dark walnut trans tint( i know, but now it matches our decor) cut with alcohol ( after stripping and sanding properly).

In the finishing stages i found that the smaller areas cured nicely but i was having the exact same issue that Matt was having with streaking and hazing on the larger sides, using the Arm r seal Satin. I had become extremely frustrated and had reached the throw the project out the window stage.

After reading the exchange between Matt and Marc i am confident that the project is not lost, i will be attempting the thinning technique tomorrow.

Thank you !

]]> By: Jeff Anderson http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-without-streaks/#comment-53741 Jeff Anderson Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:27:15 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7447#comment-53741 Hi Kids, Just stumbled across this site and article. Great stuff. I'm a finishing and painting contractor in the Bay Area. A couple of things.. The reason paint and varnish makers state "do not thin" is because they have to meet VOC regulations and if you thin the product it no longer complies making it illegal. They have to say do not thin. The Pros no that is bull and always thin if needed. Another major mistake I have seen often is not stirring enough. The flatteners and resin settle and can cause many problems from to glossy to never drying even though it looks fine in the can. Stir and stir again. Thanks, Great site, Jeff Anderson Hi Kids,

Just stumbled across this site and article. Great stuff.
I’m a finishing and painting contractor in the Bay Area.
A couple of things..
The reason paint and varnish makers state “do not thin” is because they have to meet VOC regulations and if you thin the product it no longer complies making it illegal. They have to say do not thin. The Pros no that is bull and always thin if needed.
Another major mistake I have seen often is not stirring enough. The flatteners and resin settle and can cause many problems from to glossy to never drying even though it looks fine in the can. Stir and stir again.
Thanks, Great site,

Jeff Anderson

]]> By: Don W http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-without-streaks/#comment-52715 Don W Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:44:47 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7447#comment-52715 I admit I didn't have the patience to read all of this. But it's sure a nice looking table. I admit I didn’t have the patience to read all of this.
But it’s sure a nice looking table.

]]> By: Carolynne http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-without-streaks/#comment-46709 Carolynne Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:54:31 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7447#comment-46709 People like you Marc keep me encouraged. A newbies' newbie. Getting ready to launch... People like you Marc keep me encouraged. A newbies’ newbie. Getting ready to launch…

]]> By: John Daugherty http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-without-streaks/#comment-46596 John Daugherty Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:56:35 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7447#comment-46596 I also agree about Marc's generosity with his time and knowledge. He helped me greatly with tinting a project and it turned out great. I also agree about Marc’s generosity with his time and knowledge. He helped me greatly with tinting a project and it turned out great.

]]> By: JP Knapp http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-without-streaks/#comment-46464 JP Knapp Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:28:27 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7447#comment-46464 DVD on finishing is great. Well worth the money. Watched it 3x now. DVD on finishing is great. Well worth the money. Watched it 3x now.

]]> By: Harry http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-without-streaks/#comment-46455 Harry Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:59:09 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7447#comment-46455 Well done Matt For a Great Finish I bet you Where on the Edge of Throwing the Project Through the Window We all Felt your Frustrations. Marc This is The reason we all Sighed up To your Site It's the Best Harry Well done Matt For a Great Finish I bet you Where on the Edge of Throwing the Project Through the Window We all Felt your Frustrations. Marc This is The reason we all Sighed up To your Site It’s the Best

Harry

]]> By: Claude Stewart http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-without-streaks/#comment-46426 Claude Stewart Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:16:35 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7447#comment-46426 I too have had a rapid response to something I emailed Marc about and always really appreciated that. Great Looking table Matt. I too have had a rapid response to something I emailed Marc about and always really appreciated that. Great Looking table Matt.

]]> By: Matt http://thewoodwhisperer.com/how-to-finish-without-streaks/#comment-46425 Matt Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:11:18 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=7447#comment-46425 Thank you Marc for sharing my experiences with others, and many thanks to all the readers for their kind words of encouragement. I echo Shannon's sentiments regarding Marc's character...truly a "stand up guy"! I've already started a new table and am eager to put all the knowledge from this experience to the test. I'll be sure to let you know how it turns out. Matt Thank you Marc for sharing my experiences with others, and many thanks to all the readers for their kind words of encouragement. I echo Shannon’s sentiments regarding Marc’s character…truly a “stand up guy”! I’ve already started a new table and am eager to put all the knowledge from this experience to the test. I’ll be sure to let you know how it turns out.

Matt

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