Larry Moore Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Let me be clear right from the start I hate staining. I have avoided staining projects because I have problems sanding through the top coat on the edges. But lately I have been getting more requests to stain. What steps do you guys do to sand the top coat without sanding through it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 I sometimes use steel wool or a green 3m abrasive pad. When i sand finish it's very quick like 1-2 swipes tops just to remove any dust nibs. If i use sand paper i try and use as high of grit i can find so typically 400. I usually sand by hand. I only use a power sander if I'm working with sprayed water borne finishes that I've sprayed at least 2-3 coats. This is also only when I'm trying to pore fill a porous wood like oak or hickory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Moore Posted June 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Thanks Drew I have been using sand paper 320 grit I'll try the 3M. I do hand sand and try to do a minimum number of swipes. I pretty much have gone to water borne finish so steel wool is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Similar to Drew, hand sand small parts with 400. Larger panels 400 with the sander turned all the way down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Use a hard block or sander pad to minimize roll-over on the edges. Sanding the finish should be a very light process. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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