Anthony Miller Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Hi guys! First off, thanks for taking a moment to read this. So, here's my issue. I have been finishing a table-top with clear satin Verathane indoor oil-based polyurethane. Unfortunately, I think I put my third coat on a little soon after my second coat and I got really bad orange peel in one spot. So I tried to sand that out and put another coat on top of it. Well, I just ended up with brush marks, really thick spots, and some terrible leveling issues where the orange peel was annnnnnd more orange peel. :/ Can I fix this or am I screwed and do I have to start over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Welcome to the forums! Was this a wipe on or did you shoot it? Is this a flat surface or a vertical surface? Also, what product did you use and how long did you wait between coats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Miller Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thanks! This was brushed with a fine brush for one coat and foam brushes for the others. It is clear satin Verathane indoor oil-based polyurethane. 3 of the 4 coats were done with about 5 days between, however, between coats 2 and 3, there was only three days and that's when I got the orange peel. This last coat was 8 days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 3 days is more than enough between coats. The reason I asked if it was a flat panel or on a vertical is that it almost looks like a run rather than "orange peal". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Miller Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Oh, sorry, this was flat. I made the mistake of going back and attempting to touch up a couple spots while putting the last coat on, I think I just may have taken too long to get back over to it. The second photo is my biggest concern. I am pretty sure I can wet sand the brush marks and high spots out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 What product are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Miller Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Oil based poly, specifically, satin Verathane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Just now, Anthony Miller said: Oil based poly, specifically, satin Verathane Minwax? Or another brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Miller Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Verathane is a Rustoleum product I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Sand back the high spots. Thin the finish by 50% (Mineral Spirits) and then wipe on a couple finish coats. Use a cotton (no lint) rag to wipe on. Wipe full lengths with plenty of finish on the rag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Miller Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thanks, since it will be thinned should I be prepared to put more coats on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Depends of how far you need to sand back.. Apply enough coats to get the results you're looking for. Guessing that 2 or 3 will be enough. Even thinned, you will build a film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Miller Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thanks I appreciate the help, I'll come back with an update tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddclippinger Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 I have had good luck using a card scraper to feather out the elevation difference. Then scuff sand, and add another coat or two. I have also had good luck with a touch of of lacquer thinner on my finger or slightly dampened cloth to feather the elevation by slightly melting and wiping it. I do mean slightly damp or the lacquer thinner will act as a stripping agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Miller Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Hi Todd, yeah, I found that out the hard way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddclippinger Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 5 hours ago, Anthony Miller said: Hi Todd, yeah, I found that out the hard way! Ugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Miller Posted June 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Well, thinner coats and wet sanding did wonders! Same area as up above. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Looks much better, nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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