Subject: Re: I stopped sanding when reaching the natural wood color. Author: deltron : member since January, 2005 : 130 posts Posted on: 2005-03-10 12:06:12

Okay, so I applied the first coat to everthing last night, save one which was done the night before last.

If you take a look at the picture you can see that the wood's colour is not consistent in a single panel alone. I gave it another sanding and managed to smooth out all the lighter spots. The one piece that I applied the first coat to the night before last had a lighter spot which turned out very light after the first coat.

I'll have pics up. This morning the finish was still a little soft so hopefully after work it'll be solid.

The first coat looks great so far, although I did notice some rough spots. I tried sanding down the first piece I applied the coat to but I don't think I sanded enough because the finish isn't smooth (I am applying the coat via paint brush). There seems to be dips or "potholes" here and there. I'll get a really up close pic of that when I get home today.

1988 735iA

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      • I think you're on the right path. Just don't overdo the sanding - DavidC 2005-03-08 12:22:48 (296 views)
        • Re: I think you're on the right path. Just don't overdo the sanding - deltron 2005-03-08 14:21:11 (286 views)
          • I stopped sanding when reaching the natural wood color. - DavidC 2005-03-09 02:46:29 (270 views)
            • Re: I stopped sanding when reaching the natural wood color. - deltron 2005-03-10 12:06:12 (284 views)
              • You'll get better results with a wipe-on stain and a spray-on finish (nt) - DavidC 2005-03-10 12:38:34 (324 views)
            • Re: I stopped sanding when reaching the natural wood color. - deltron 2005-03-09 18:11:02 (265 views)
              • Okay here are some pics... (pic) - deltron 2005-03-13 21:04:35 (369 views)
                • Sanding will help, but I'd use 600 grit - DavidC 2005-03-13 21:23:07 (281 views)