I think you're on the right path. Just don't overdo the sanding

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Subject: I think you're on the right path. Just don't overdo the sanding
Author: DavidC (moderator) : member since December, 2003 : 12236 posts
Posted on: 2005-03-08 12:22:48

and cut through the veneer. What kind of finish are you going to put on it?

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The 7 Series E32 Forum | Message Thread:

Wood refinishing project - deltron 2005-03-07 12:29:06 (402 views)
- Bought Clips from Dealer - Thomas Meacham 2005-03-09 07:55:50 (278 views)
- Re: Wood refinishing project (pic) (url) - DavidC 2005-03-07 16:31:59 (504 views)
  - Sanding question (pic) - deltron 2005-03-08 04:06:26 (523 views)
    - I think you're on the right path. Just don't overdo the sanding - DavidC 2005-03-08 12:22:48 (303 views)
      - Re: I think you're on the right path. Just don't overdo the sanding - deltron 2005-03-08 14:21:11 (290 views)
        
        I stopped sanding when reaching the natural wood color. - DavidC 2005-03-09 02:46:29 (279 views)
        
        Re: I stopped sanding when reaching the natural wood color. - deltron 2005-03-10 12:06:12 (288 views)
        
        You'll get better results with a wipe-on stain and a spray-on finish (nt) - DavidC 2005-03-10 12:38:34 (333 views)
        
        Re: I stopped sanding when reaching the natural wood color. - deltron 2005-03-09 18:11:02 (268 views)
        
        Okay here are some pics... (pic) - deltron 2005-03-13 21:04:35 (375 views)
        
        Sanding will help, but I'd use 600 grit - DavidC 2005-03-13 21:23:07 (291 views)

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