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Old 04-10-2014, 07:38 AM   #70
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Some rules for a perfect varnish:
1. Be patient
2. The quality of the varnish may be regardless. A low cost one component everyday varnish can give the most mirror-like finish.
3. The first coat diluted @ 50%, the second @25%, from the third on, no more mixes.
4. Sanding between coats is paramount. Yet, it is important to decrease the sandpaper grain between coats. Depending on what you want, it may end up on grain 4000. I did. (see picture below)
5. Above all, do not varnish in temperatures below 72F. prefer summer days between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Yet, do not varnish directly under the sunlight.
6 Be Patient and work small areas at a time, from begin to end. Do not do this in large areas.
7 Because this is a very spiritual job, done preferably in a hot day, it is paramount to have a cooler with very cold beers ready to go.
8 Including the family in the process, always helps to consolidate the family ties.

By the way, FF is absolutely correct on this issue. As always!
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