January 10th, 2011 • 15:01
Why Sand Stained Wood Between Minwax Poly Wipe-on Clear Coat Appications?
Because the smooth texture of the clear coat will reduce the adherance of the following coat. You sand to put small scratches in the slick finish of the undercoats so the next coat will stick to it.
Jan 10th 2011 • 16:01
by breezy
I have never bothered with the sanding part as long as the wood is well sealed. By the way, cute pic!
Jan 10th 2011 • 18:01
by Sonnyblu
Because the smooth texture of the clear coat will reduce the adherance of the following coat. You sand to put small scratches in the slick finish of the undercoats so the next coat will stick to it.
Jan 10th 2011 • 18:01
by Mailorde
sometimes air bubbles appear and you have to sand them between coats.
Jan 10th 2011 • 19:01
by Jeffrey S
I figure that the sanding (for which I actually use steel wool) serves to smooth the earlier coat and also to improve adhesion. I’ve never tried NOT sanding, so I can’t tell you how much of a difference it makes. It’s a pain, though, having to remove every spec of dust from the surface and from the surrounding area, even with a tack cloth.
Jan 10th 2011 • 22:01
by lighthea
Because it sometimes causes air bubbles to appear so you have to sand it off. Thats why when I get jobs like that I prefer toy use this thing called ‘PE fast drying Polyutherane’ I buy it at the Contractors Wharehouse. You dont have to sand it……..At All……..