Diamonds Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I used this stain/poly to stain some AK47 furniture and it came out decently glossy... but how do I go about getting a higher luster out of it? http://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-Polyshades-32-fl-oz-Bombay-Mahogany-Gloss-Oil-Based-Interior-Stain/999914319 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 treat it like a car finish (polyurethane is a plastic after-all), wet sand with really fine grit sand paper (1000 grit) and hit it with automotive polishing compound. If you have doubts, try skipping the sanding and just use polishing compound in an inconspicuous area to test. How many coats you put on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 3 coats (its stain and poly in 1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Put gloss poly on then cut and buff it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 3 coats (its stain and poly in 1) yeah I know, because of that it doesn't penetrate that much and can make wet sanding dicey (removing material is also removing color). Anything under 3 coats I wouldn't touch it, but thee coat should be enough to do one round of wetsanding and then polishing if doing it by hand. If you have a buffer, just do what josh says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I would rather polish by hand. what do I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWill Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Next time, use stain and then poly. That Polyshades stuff is garbage. You're polishing stain and poly together, you won't get a clear finish. You may have better luck adding a few coats of plain glossy poly on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 I would rather polish by hand. what do I need? After sanding, compounding and waxing...too damn long. Did a whole 50s cedar chest that way. Never again. Sand it then hit it with a foam buffer pad and light compound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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