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Re: Finish Question
By:Alex Warren
Date: 6/3/2001, 8:14 pm
In Response To: Finish Question (Steve)

: I just finished sanded (320 Grit) a test panel (Bulkhead) and when I did a
: first varnish coat I noticed small pits in the weave that must not have
: filled level or sanded level on the fill coats for one reason or another.
: These pits didn't appear noticeable until the varnish went on. Will these
: pits fill in smooth with varnish or should I sand the varnish off and do
: another fill coat?
Steve,
Rob's comments concerning the gassing may be on target but I have found in varnishing that the rule is, if it is there before you varnish, it will be there magnified after varnishing. Don't depend on varnish to take away any blemishes.
Alex

Messages In This Thread

Finish Question
Steve -- 6/2/2001, 3:43 pm
Re: Finish Question
Alex Warren -- 6/3/2001, 8:14 pm
Re: Finish Question *NM*
Alex Warren -- 6/3/2001, 8:11 pm
Re: Finish Question
Rob Macks -- 6/3/2001, 12:29 pm