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I've decided to use cetol on my teak. I've prepped and cleaned and
sanded and applied the first coat. Why does Cetol recommend NOT sanding between coats? Seems to me that the only way to get a smooth buildup is to sand off the high spots between coats. Then again I'm an old varnish guy without much time these days, thus the Cetol. Got any answers? I shure would like a fine smooth finish. Captainjon |
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How many coats are you planning on doing? What I used to do
is apply several coats, then sand, then apply a final coat or two. I'm switching to Bristol Finsh., but same regime. Doug s/v Callista "Jon Klapper" wrote in message ... I've decided to use cetol on my teak. I've prepped and cleaned and sanded and applied the first coat. Why does Cetol recommend NOT sanding between coats? Seems to me that the only way to get a smooth buildup is to sand off the high spots between coats. Then again I'm an old varnish guy without much time these days, thus the Cetol. Got any answers? I shure would like a fine smooth finish. Captainjon |
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How many coats are you planning on doing? What I used to do
is apply several coats, then sand, then apply a final coat or two. I'm switching to Bristol Finsh., but same regime. Doug s/v Callista "Jon Klapper" wrote in message ... I've decided to use cetol on my teak. I've prepped and cleaned and sanded and applied the first coat. Why does Cetol recommend NOT sanding between coats? Seems to me that the only way to get a smooth buildup is to sand off the high spots between coats. Then again I'm an old varnish guy without much time these days, thus the Cetol. Got any answers? I shure would like a fine smooth finish. Captainjon |
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They don't want you to reduce the thickness of the coatings, especially on
the edges. I've used it before and it builds well. If you really need to sand to get bug parts, etc. out, go VERY easy, or use a 3M red scotchbrite pad. -- Keith __ The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first. "Jon Klapper" wrote in message ... I've decided to use cetol on my teak. I've prepped and cleaned and sanded and applied the first coat. Why does Cetol recommend NOT sanding between coats? Seems to me that the only way to get a smooth buildup is to sand off the high spots between coats. Then again I'm an old varnish guy without much time these days, thus the Cetol. Got any answers? I shure would like a fine smooth finish. Captainjon |
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They don't want you to reduce the thickness of the coatings, especially on
the edges. I've used it before and it builds well. If you really need to sand to get bug parts, etc. out, go VERY easy, or use a 3M red scotchbrite pad. -- Keith __ The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first. "Jon Klapper" wrote in message ... I've decided to use cetol on my teak. I've prepped and cleaned and sanded and applied the first coat. Why does Cetol recommend NOT sanding between coats? Seems to me that the only way to get a smooth buildup is to sand off the high spots between coats. Then again I'm an old varnish guy without much time these days, thus the Cetol. Got any answers? I shure would like a fine smooth finish. Captainjon |
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Keith,
The same applies to any paint and CERTAINLY varnish. I guess they're assuming we're all apartment dwellers who don't know how to change a lightbulb. Sigh.......... On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 06:06:01 -0500, "Keith" wrote: They don't want you to reduce the thickness of the coatings, especially on the edges. I've used it before and it builds well. If you really need to sand to get bug parts, etc. out, go VERY easy, or use a 3M red scotchbrite pad. -- Keith __ The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first. "Jon Klapper" wrote in message . .. I've decided to use cetol on my teak. I've prepped and cleaned and sanded and applied the first coat. Why does Cetol recommend NOT sanding between coats? Seems to me that the only way to get a smooth buildup is to sand off the high spots between coats. Then again I'm an old varnish guy without much time these days, thus the Cetol. Got any answers? I shure would like a fine smooth finish. Captainjon |
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Keith,
The same applies to any paint and CERTAINLY varnish. I guess they're assuming we're all apartment dwellers who don't know how to change a lightbulb. Sigh.......... On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 06:06:01 -0500, "Keith" wrote: They don't want you to reduce the thickness of the coatings, especially on the edges. I've used it before and it builds well. If you really need to sand to get bug parts, etc. out, go VERY easy, or use a 3M red scotchbrite pad. -- Keith __ The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first. "Jon Klapper" wrote in message . .. I've decided to use cetol on my teak. I've prepped and cleaned and sanded and applied the first coat. Why does Cetol recommend NOT sanding between coats? Seems to me that the only way to get a smooth buildup is to sand off the high spots between coats. Then again I'm an old varnish guy without much time these days, thus the Cetol. Got any answers? I shure would like a fine smooth finish. Captainjon |
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