HOW TO WIPE ON POLY - tutorial





My go to product for a hard durable finish on a top surface is ...





Minwax's wipe on poly.
 I remember the first time I used it. It was easy to understand
 and follow the directions that are offered on the can and the
 resulting finish is very hard and durable.

Before

I took photos to share when I applied the
Wipe On Poly to the surface of this old desk.


This surface was stripped and stained first and let to dry.
I recommend using gloves.

#1 wipe away any dust, dirty, 
or left over stain that might be sitting on the surface

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 I pour the poly right on the surface of my project and use a 
folded piece of paper towel to spread it over the surface.


I then wipe it from side to side covering
the whole surface in a thin coat.
A thick coat can result in a clouded finish.



If you have freshly stained your piece
your rag will look like this the first time
Nothing to Worry About


leave it dry for 4 hours minimum


once dry, lightly sand the surface 220+ grit
this removes dust particles that might have fallen on to the wet surface before drying. 


re-apply as many times as you like,
waiting 4 hours minimum between coats



always move with the grain



after the final light sanding, apply a coat of wax and buff
 

Each time your finish is drying it collects air born dust 
particles that create a rough texture. Sanding between coats
 will eliminate that roughness and giving it a final coat of wax
 makes it super smooth and soft.

PLEASE NOTE :

Wipe on poly will yellow light colored surfaces.


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